Fabrizio Romano confirmed earlier in the week that Bayern Munich have added Kepa Arrizabalaga to their shortlist of goalkeepers. The German club has been on the market to bolster a position that’s been plagued with injuries and departures over the last year. The latest update from Sky Sports journalist, Florian Plettenberg, is that the Bavarian side have submitted an official bid for the player.
Bayern Munich Eye Kepa Arrizabalaga to Bolster a Weak Spot
❗️Excl. News #Kepa: FC Bayern has submitted an official offer to Chelsea!
➡️ It’s about a one-year-loan with an option to buy. #CFC @SkySportDE 🏴 pic.twitter.com/JZWYtYZO7n
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 10, 2023
Bavarians’ New Goalkeeper Search Amidst Neuer Injury
The search for a new goalkeeper is in full swing at the Allianz Arena-based club following the long-term injury to club captain, Manuel Neuer and the departure of Yann Sommer. The German international broke his leg during the course of last season in a skiing accident and hasn’t featured since.
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The news within the media is that the club legend needs more time to recover. He is not expected to be back in action for the foreseeable future. This puts the German giants in a dire state and acquiring a new shot-stopper is of utmost importance.
The club has been exploring the market to cover the keeper position and the Chelsea man has emerged as the latest option.
Bundesliga Champions Submit an Official Offer for Kepa Arrizabalaga
The Spanish goalkeeper is the latest name discussed to solve the goalkeeper conundrum of the Bundesliga champions. Plettenberg reported that Bayern have submitted their initial offer to the Blues for Kepa.
According to reports, it is a one-year-loan offer with an option to buy. Geronimo Rulli of Ajax and Yassine Bonou of Sevilla are the other two names being discussed.
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Thomas Tuchel Recommendation: Match Made in London
According to reports it was the former Chelsea manager who suggested Kepa to the club’s hierarchy. The German believes that the 28-year-old will be a good fit at the club and will help in solving their issues.
The duo had worked together in the past during the manager’s stint with the Blues, which gives more weight to his suggestion of the player.
The Spanish international did not enjoy the best start to his career in the Premier League. His initial days were plagued with horrific mistakes. However, the 6’1″ keeper has resurrected his career and made massive improvements, giving him the label of a “resurgent” player
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