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Arsenal's goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga faces a potential exit due to underwhelming pre-season performances. The signing of free agent Illan Meslier and David Raya's status as the number one make the 31-year-old Spaniard's departure increasingly likely.

The future of 31-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at Arsenal is in serious jeopardy due to a string of disappointing displays during pre-season.

According to reports from The Telegraph, Kepa's mistakes have raised doubts in Mikel Arteta's mind about whether to keep him in the squad, particularly as his dip in form is adversely affecting his transfer value.

Factors pointing towards a departure

  • Uncontested No. 1: David Raya remains Arteta's first-choice for the goalkeeper position, with Kepa only being seen as a backup option.
  • The arrival of Illan Meslier: This summer, Arsenal have secured the services of former Leeds keeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer, which effectively quashes the club's need for a secondary keeper.
  • Loss of confidence: Last season, Kepa made a critical error in the League Cup final against Manchester City (0-2), and his lacklustre performances in pre-season have only intensified the scepticism among fans and the coaching staff.

Insider Ben Jacobs has previously reported that the Spanish keeper wouldn’t mind changing clubs if it means guaranteed first-team football elsewhere.