Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, sources have told ESPN. Kepa, who spent last season on loan at AFC Bournemouth and the previous season on loan with Real Madrid, has emerged as a target for Mikel Arteta as he looks to sign a reliable back-up for David Raya.

A year ago it looked like Chelsea would never manage to shift Kepa Arrizabalaga permanently, now they somehow have competition for his signature.After a successful rehabilitation year on loan at

Arsenal centre-back Gabriel says he is "proud" to have signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at the club until 2029. Gabriel has been a key player under Mikel Arteta since signing from Lille in September 2020 and he hopes the hard work of the past few seasons will result in long-awaited silverware.

Italy midfielder Jorginho has joined Brazilian side Flamengo ahead of this month's Club World Cup, following a mutual termination of his contract with Arsenal, both clubs said.

Jorginho ultimately did reach an agreement to terminate his Arsenal contract early, allowing him to play at the Club World Cup with Flamengo.Photo via Flamengo.com.brJorginho was announced as a new