Deal almost done – Chelsea approves £73 million star’s departure following Enzo Maresca’s demand after Wolves game
After a disappointing loan at Real Madrid, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea firesale provided a lift as the teenager lined up for an improbable transfer to a Premier League club.
As Enzo Maresa attempts to cut the excess baggage surrounding his massive Blues squad, Chelsea is likely to permit goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to depart the team this summer and finalize a loan move to Premier League rivals AFC Bournemouth.
Despite reporting for the start of preseason, Kepa Arrizabalaga was not permitted to train with Chelsea’s first squad.
Clubs in the Saudi Pro League expressed an interest in Kepa, but he is expected to join Bournemouth on loan, despite Chelsea’s desire to offload him on a permanent deal.
The Londoners has already splashed £20 million on bringing shot-stopper Filip Jorgensen to Stamford Bridge from Villarreal this summer.
Furthermore, with Spanish player Robert Sanchez occupying the top slot, the 22-year-old has started just one Premier League game this season.
Arrizabalaga continues to be the most costly goalkeeper in history with Chelsea’s 2018 £71.6 million payment to Athletico Bilbao.
Meanwhile, according to Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano
“Understand Bournemouth are closing in on [a] deal to sign Kepa from Chelsea!
“If all good later today, Kepa will travel for medical tests.”