According to reports, Arsenal is in negotiations to acquire a player from a Premier League competitor, and it’s not the player you may anticipate. Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta are going to have a busy summer after Arsenal’s 2024–25 season ended without any hardware.
Raheem Sterling and goalie Neto returned to their parent clubs after season-long loan stints at the Gunners, while midfielder Jorginho, left-back Kieran Tierney, and forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji confirmed their departures when the club announced its retained list on Wednesday.
Regarding Thomas Partey’s future, Arsenal also stated that “discussions are ongoing, and once matters are finalized between all parties, we will communicate in due course.” Arteta said in a May speech that he “definitely” needed summer arrivals.
Regarding Thomas Partey’s future, Arsenal also stated that “discussions are ongoing, and once matters are finalized between all parties, we will communicate in due course.” Arteta said in a May speech that he “definitely” needed summer arrivals.
Arsenal in talks over shock signing of rival team star keeper
A number of elite players, like Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, and Benjamin Sesko, have been connected to possible moves to the Emirates, but, on Thursday, June 5, a story surfaced that linked the Gunners with a Chelsea player. According to reports, Kepa Arrizabalaga, who spent the 2024–25 season on loan at Bournemouth, is available this summer for just £5,000.
Sky Italy claims that Arsenal is thinking of exercising the player’s £5 million release clause. The Spain international, who has also played for Real Madrid and Athletic Club, would probably be David Raya’s backup. His rumored £5 million release clause is far less than the £71.6 million world record Chelsea paid for a goalie in 2018.
According to head coach Andoni Iraola, Kepa, 30, made 35 appearances while on loan at the Cherries and had “been really good this season.” Kepa has won the Europa League, the Super Cup, the Club World Cup, and the Champions League while he has been at Chelsea.
