Chelsea Football Club is determined to trim their current squad size in a bid to generate funds before the closure of the January transfer window. Despite making notable signings such as Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Nicolas Jackson during the previous summer transfer window, the West London club acknowledges the need to offload peripheral players to maintain financial equilibrium.
Rumors suggest that Chelsea, a Premier League team, is considering a permanent departure for experienced goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga this year. The 29-year-old Spanish international, who joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in 2018, has seen inconsistent first-team opportunities in recent seasons.
During the 2022–2023 season, Kepa played a significant role for Chelsea, making 39 appearances across all competitions. Subsequently, he was loaned to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023, where he has featured in 17 matches across all competitions in the current season.
Reports from Transfer News Live indicate that Chelsea is keen on a permanent deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga and is monitoring his situation at Real Madrid closely. The club has reportedly set an asking price of £17 million for the seasoned goalkeeper, expressing a strong desire to part ways with him this year.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is perceived as a non-essential member of Chelsea’s first team, and manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly open to considering transfer offers for the experienced custodian. However, it remains uncertain whether elite European teams will be willing to meet the £17 million transfer fee required for a long-term contract with the Chelsea player.
