Mikel Arteta is being accused of turning Arsenal into a "retirement home" for "washed" Chelsea players, amid links to Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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• Spanish goalkeeper linked with move to Emirates
• Gunners looking to find cover for David Raya
• Several players have swapped west for north London

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  In recent times, the Gunners have welcomed the likes of ex-Blues stars Willian and David Luiz to Emirates Stadium. They also snapped up Germany international Kai Havertz in 2023, along with Euro 2020 winner Jorginho, while taking Raheem Sterling on loan for the 2024-25 campaign.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  It is now being suggested that another Premier League performer could tread a path from west to north London. is among those to report on Arsenal’s supposed interest in Spanish goalkeeper Kepa – who joined Chelsea for £72 million ($97m) in 2018 but has spent the last two seasons on loan at Real Madrid and Bournemouth.

• WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

  News of Arsenal exploring a cut-price deal for Kepa has generated lively debate on social media. @seanafc_ said: "Mikel Arteta is a fraud he can’t go ONE window without signing a player who’s washed or a Chelsea reject." @badboy_jerry added: "Arsenal is the retirement home for Chelsea players." @Tobbyakog went on to say: "There’s nothing you can tell me, Arsenal is not an ambitious team."

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  On a similar theme, @ESchwaa said: "Chelsea loves to send all of their rejects to Arsenal. Go north young man!" @unknowngod002 added on the Gunners potentially bringing in cover for first-choice keeper David Raya: "Chelsea got him as a main gk but we see him as a backup. The level is clear."

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