Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached verbal agreement on a loan deal for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of the coming season.
The Spanish goalkeeper has already said yes to the deal meaning that he has turned down an approach from Bayern Munich.
“Kepa to Real Madrid, here we go! Loan deal verbally agreed between Real and Chelsea, no obligation/permanent move for Spanish GK. Kepa immediately said yes to Real after talks with Bayern over the last 3/4 days. He already said goodbye, ready to travel,” said Fabrizio Romano
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In other news, Arsenal insists on a permanent deal to sell defender Kieran Tierney contrary to Real Sociedad’s expectation of a loan deal. Talks between the two clubs are ongoing.
“Arsenal insist on permanent deal for Kieran Tierney, Real Sociedad keep offering a loan deal. Negotiations will continue next week in order to reach an agreement. It remains open race to other clubs interested too,” said Fabrizio Romano