Arsenal is reportedly close to signing Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a mere £5 million, a move praised by Gunners expert Charles Watts. Although Kepa had a mixed tenure at Chelsea, including a solid loan spell at Bournemouth recently, he is expected to serve as a backup to David Raya at Arsenal. Watts emphasizes that this deal represents excellent value given Kepa's experience and potential. The transfer is also a response to Arsenal's swift actions after another goalkeeper target, Joan Garcia, fell through, showcasing the team's proactive approach this summer.
I think the Kepa deal is a fantastic one if it gets done, which it appears it will, Watts said. Landing a keeper like Kepa for just 5 million is an absolute steal.
Arsenal have acted really quickly after it became clear that Joan Garcia would not be arriving from Espanyol this summer and have all but wrapped up a really smart piece of business.
You are talking about a keeper approaching his best years who has plenty of experience and is a senior international. He had a very good season on loan at Bournemouth last season.
Yes, he had some high profile issues when he first arrived at Chelsea. But those days are behind him. He's shown himself to be a fine goalkeeper.
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