Overview

• Arsenal have opened advanced talks with Chelsea to trigger Kepa Arrizabalaga’s £5 million release clause for a No.2 position
• The 30-year-old Spaniard made 35 appearances and kept nine clean sheets while on loan at Bournemouth last season
• Mikel Arteta is seeking top-level pedigree in goal after selling Aaron Ramsdale and seeing Neto return to Bournemouth
• Chelsea are reportedly discussing a switch for Mike Maignan with AC Milan as they look to move on their former record signing
• Arsenal’s proposal emphasizes guaranteed domestic involvement plus realistic silverware ambitions to win Kepa’s agreement