Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has slammed the club's decision to sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea.
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Arsenal to sign KepaDeal slammed by former captain GallasBranded as a 'strange signing'Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Spaniard is set to become the Gunners' first summer signing, joining from Chelsea as David Raya's number two. Former skipper Gallas is not impressed by the move, claiming it is "strange".
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Speaking to Prime Casino, who offer the latest online slots, Gallas said: "I think Kepa to Arsenal would be a strange signing. The second-choice goalkeeper should be a young player who is learning that can take over from David Raya in a few years time, I’m not sure why you’d bring in someone who is older than him with no eye to the future. Arsenal should be looking for someone in their early 20s who can learn and grow, playing in the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup. Kepa isn't that player."
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Kepa spent last season on loan at Bournemouth from the Blues, conceding 39 goals in 29 matches. He is unlikely to play as much football this season, though, with Raya set to remain Mikel Arteta's first choice.
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Kepa is highly unlikely to be Arsenal's only recruit of the summer, with a striker a big priority for the north Londoners. Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are the two main targets, but their pursuit of the pair was this week described as a "mess" by insiders.