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Positive talks between Bournemouth and Chelsea regarding a loan transfer for Kepa Arrizabalaga have left the Hornets hopeful, but Enzo Maresca has frozen out the goalkeeper

Following fruitful negotiations over the weekend, Bournemouth are hopeful that they will be able to loan goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to Chelsea.

Before going on loan, Kepa, who is 29 years old, would sign a reduced-term extension with Chelsea.

This summer, the goalkeeper has drawn interest from a number of clubs, including Saudi teams, after spending last season with Real Madrid, the LaLiga winners.Chelsea is prepared to trade for him, but he must first sign a contract renewal before they can let him go. His present agreement expires at the end of the current campaign.

Andoni Iraola’s Cherries are looking to bolster their goalkeeping situation, and Kepa will give club captain and current starter Neto a run for his money.

During his tumultuous six years with Chelsea, the Spaniard played in 163 games and let in 175 goals.

After becoming the most expensive goalkeeper in world football upon his arrival from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 for £72 million, he joined.