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Simon Collings

Arsenal: Kepa Arrizabalaga available at bargain rate as Gunners look to secure David Raya cover

on the move: chelsea have no room in the squad for kepa arrizabalaga - (REUTERS)

Arsenal are among the clubs interested in Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Kepa is into the final year of his current contract at Stamford Bridge and a clause in it means he can leave this summer for just £5million.

The Spaniard spent last season on loan at Bournemouth and was their first-choice goalkeeper as they finished ninth in the Premier League.

Cherries boss Andoni Iraola hinted towards the end of last season he would like Kepa to join permanently, but Bournemouth face competition.

Arsenal are one of the sides tracking Kepa as they look at bringing in a goalkeeper this summer to provide competition and cover for David Raya.

The Gunners have scouted several players and hold a long-term interest in Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

Arsenal sold Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton last summer in a deal worth up to £25m and they signed Neto on loan from Bournemouth as a replacement.

The club want to find a permanent solution this summer, however, and Kepa is among the targets being considered.

Arsenal have several talented young goalkeepers on their books, including Tommy Setford - who acted as their No3 option last season.

Setford is attracting interest from clubs that want to take him on loan, but at present that is not the plan for him.

Arsenal will also welcome back Karl Hein this summer, who spent last season on loan at Real Valladolid.

Hein signed a new contract before going out on loan and it is currently unclear what Arsenal’s plans are for him this summer.

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