Arsenal are close to sealing a deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The Gunners have been looking to sign a deputy for David Raya. They were previously linked with Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, but Barcelona have now emerged as favourites to land sign him.

The 30-year-old would cost Arsenal £5 million ($6.7m) with sources adding that although a deal is not finalised talks are progressing positively. Arsenal had wanted to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García but the 24-year-old now looks likely to remain in LaLiga with Barcelona.