August 23rd 2024.
It seems that Kepa Arrizabalaga's time at Chelsea may be coming to an end. After a season on loan at Real Madrid and falling down the pecking order at Chelsea, the 29-year-old goalkeeper could be on the verge of a move away from Stamford Bridge. It's been reported that Premier League rivals Bournemouth are interested in taking him on loan.
Arrizabalaga made headlines when he joined Chelsea for a record-breaking fee of £72m in 2018, but things haven't gone as expected for him. Despite training with former Blues keeper Carlo Cudicini, it seems that he may have to look for a new club to get regular playing time. With Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen likely to be the top choices for Chelsea, and the addition of Djordje Petrovic and Marcus Bettinelli, there seems to be no place for Arrizabalaga at the club.
According to The Athletic, Bournemouth is not the only club interested in Arrizabalaga. They are also considering a move for Arsenal goalie Aaron Ramsdale, who has also caught the attention of Wolves. It seems that Arrizabalaga may have options to stay in the Premier League, but any move would require Chelsea to extend his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the season.
Chelsea is also looking to offload other players before the transfer window closes. Enzo Maresca, the manager, has identified Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell as possible departures to trim down the squad. Another player who could be on his way out is Romelu Lukaku, with Napoli showing interest in the Belgian striker. However, Chelsea hasn't ruled out bringing in new players, especially a striker, as Maresca has hinted in recent interviews.
Maresca has made it clear that Chelsea will only sign players who can make a difference and improve the team. They are not interested in signing players just for the sake of it. If they find the right fit, they will make a move, but if not, they are happy with the current squad. It seems that Chelsea is still active in the transfer market, and fans can expect some movement before the window closes.
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