Kepa Arrizabalaga and Malang Sarr are close to leaving Chelsea with both players in talks over moves away from the club.
Kepa is in discussions with Napoli over a season-long loan move to the Italian side, with the Spain international having lost his place as first-choice at Chelsea following the arrival of Edouard Mendy in 2020.
The 27-year-old has struggled to live up to expectations since signing for the west Londoners in a £71.6m world-record deal from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.
Chelsea are willing to allow Kepa to leave in search of regular first-team football and will reportedly cover a large percentage of the goalkeeper’s wages. The Blues are closing in on the signing Gabriel Slonina from Chicago Fire to increase their goalkeeping depth, though the 18-year-old is expected to remain on loan with the MLS side.
Chelsea are working on two possible departures: Malang Sarr, been told he’s in talks with Ligue1 clubs despite Fulham bid. 🔵 #CFC
There’s a meeting scheduled today between Napoli and Kepa’s agent to discuss details of loan proposal.
Both players could leave Chelsea soon. pic.twitter.com/2aJMTNnFDT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 2, 2022
According to Fabrizio Romano’s update, Chelsea are also in talks over an exit for Malang Sarr. Fulham have expressed an interest in signing the 23-year-old, who made eight Premier League appearances last season.
However, Sarr is understood to be in discussions with Ligue 1 sides over a loan return to France. Chelsea will want cover signed before allowing his departure however, and the Blues remain in talks with Brighton over a deal for Marc Cucurella.
