Chelsea star Kepa wanted by European giants with two clubs ‘to speak soon’ over shock transfer

CHELSEA could be losing their number one keeper with Kepa Arrizibalaga attracting Interest from Europe’s elite.

The 28-year-old is reportedly wanted by Bayern Munich as they look to find a suitable replacement for the injured Manuel Neuer.

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Kepa is on the Bavarian’s shortlist with boss Thomas Tuchel suggesting the pair reunite.

It is said that Bayern and Chelsea are set to speak about the prospect of a deal and work out if it’s possible.

Tuchel worked with the Spanish shot-stopper during his time at Stamford Bridge and is reportedly keen on bringing him in.

Chelsea have already seen a huge amount of movement in between the sticks this summer.

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Earlier in the window they saw Edouard Mendy swap London for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli in a deal worth around £17million.

And new boss Mauricio Pochettino wasted no time finding a replacement with Robert Sanchez making the £25million move from Brighton on a seven-year contract.

If Kepa was to leave the Blues as well then Sanchez would be the obvious candidate to step in as number one for Pochettino’s new-look side.

A deal for Kepa to join Bayern isn’t set in stone though with the German giants seemingly still assessing their options.

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They are reported as having Geronimo Rulli and Yassine Bounou on their shortlist alongside the Chelsea keeper.

It has also been rumoured that the Bundesliga champions are looking at bringing in free-agent David De Gea.

The former Manchester United goalkeeper left Old Trafford this summer after his contract expired.

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