Kepa Arrizabalaga linked with shock Premier League move – but forgotten Chelsea man must sign new Blues deal before transfer

Bournemouth have been linked with a shock swoop for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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Bournemouth open talks with BluesKepa seemingly unwantedSpent last season on loan at Real MadridWHAT HAPPENED?

Per The Athletic, Bournemouth are working on a deal to sign Kepa from Chelsea on loan. The 29-year-old was on loan at Real Madrid last season but was not retained by the Liga giants.

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Kepa has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea, who have a wealth of goalkeeping options. They signed Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal earlier this summer, and also have Robert Sanchez, Marcus Bettinelli, Djordje Petrovic, and Lucas Bergstrom on their books.

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If Kepa were to leave on loan, he would need to agree to a contract extension first, as his current deal expires in 2025, and Chelsea remain keen to recoup a fee for a player they signed in 2018. Bournemouth have placed Kepa at the top of their shortlist but also retain an interest in Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale.

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Bournemouth will hope to secure Kepa's signing but will have to beat off competition from several rival clubs to do so. Chelsea face Wolves this weekend, while Bournemouth play Newcastle.