Arsenal's Transfer Strategy: Kepa Arrizabalaga and Konstantinos Karetsas in Focus

Arsenal is actively pursuing Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga and Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas to bolster their squad. Get the latest transfer news and rumors.

Arsenal is making significant moves in the transfer market as they aim to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The Gunners are reportedly in talks to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and are also tracking Genk's young midfield sensation Konstantinos Karetsas.

Kepa Arrizabalaga: A Potential Backup for David Raya

According to Sky Sport Italia, Arsenal has opened discussions to bring Kepa Arrizabalaga to the Emirates Stadium. The Spanish goalkeeper, who spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, has no future at Chelsea despite being the world's most expensive goalkeeper transfer when he moved from Athletic Club in 2018 for £71.6 million. Arsenal is looking to secure Kepa as a backup to David Raya, especially after Neto's loan from Bournemouth expired and the club failed to sign Espanyol's Joan García, who is joining Barcelona. Kepa could be available for as little as £5 million.

Konstantinos Karetsas: The Next Midfield Prodigy

In addition to Kepa, Arsenal is also interested in Genk's 17-year-old midfield prodigy Konstantinos Karetsas. The Greek international has impressed this season with three goals and four assists in 39 appearances, helping Thorsten Fink's side win the Belgian Pro League. Karetsas' transfer is expected to cost around €45 million, and there is a possibility that he could be loaned back to Genk for the 2025-26 campaign.

Other Transfer Rumors

  • Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Lyon for Rayan Cherki, who had a brilliant senior international debut for France. The transfer fee is likely to exceed €30 million.
  • AC Milan is looking to loan Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa, who has struggled to make an impact since his move from Juventus.
  • Galatasaray is determined to sign Victor Osimhen permanently from Napoli, offering him a salary of €26 million per year.

Completed Transfers

  • FC Porto has signed Spain midfielder Gabri Veiga from Al Ahli for €15 million plus €4 million in add-ons.

Arsenal's transfer activities indicate a clear strategy to build a competitive squad for the future. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other transfer rumors.

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