August 9th 2023.
Bayern Munich have made a move to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea. Reports state that the Bundesliga champions have opened up talks with the club in order to add a new goalkeeper to their squad. This comes after Yann Sommer's transfer to Inter this week and Manuel Neuer's injury last December.
Bayern had held discussions with Brentford's David Raya, but the Spaniard is now nearing a move to Arsenal. As a result, Bayern are now looking at other options and have apparently begun initial talks with Chelsea regarding Kepa.
The report also states that Thomas Tuchel has personally recommended Kepa to Bayern's hierarchy. This follows their time together at Chelsea where Kepa lost his place as No.1 to Edouard Mendy. However, Kepa is expected to reclaim the spot this Sunday in Chelsea's Premier League opener against Liverpool.
Nevertheless, he could face competition for the position from Robert Sanchez who Chelsea signed for £25m from Brighton last week. Kepa currently has two years remaining on his £190,000 a week contract with the club.
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