Kepa Arrizabalaga might be able to leave Chelsea but remain in the Premier League after Bournemouth emerged as candidates for his signature.
Blues boss Enzo Maresca has opted for Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen between the posts in the first two games of the season and Kepa is one of several experienced players who does not appear to feature in the first team plans at Stamford Bridge.
According to The Athletic, Bournemouth are keen on getting a loan deal sorted for Kepa, having also considered bringing Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale back to the Vitality Stadium.
The 29-year-old spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, a campaign that ended in UEFA Champions League glory but only after Kepa had lost his first-team spot to understudy Andriy Lunin.
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If another temporary deal were to be done, Kepa would need to sign a contract extension at Chelsea to facilitate it because his current terms expire in June 2025.
Kepa has made 163 appearances for Chelsea and won four trophies, including the Champions League in 2020/21. However, much like last season, he had to look on from the sidelines in the final when then-boss Thomas Tuchel plumped for Edouard Mendy against Manchester City in Porto.
Along with Sanchez, Jorgensen and Kepa, Chelsea also have goalkeepers Marcus Bettinelli, Lucas Bergstrom and Djordje Petrovic on their books. Petrovic ended last season as Mauricio Pochettino’s first choice but must now join Kepa is looking for pastures new.
