Player's performances at Bournemouth 'put him on the agenda' – Iraola relationship may be key

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Kepa Arrizabalaga's performances on loan at Bournemouth from Chelsea this season have lined up suitors for the summer.

That's according to Estadio Deportivo, who say Kepa's performances for Bournemouth have 'put him on the agenda' for numerous clubs.

The 30-year-old joined Bournemouth on loan in the summer when it was made clear he was not a part of Chelsea's plans.

He's been a regular for Andoni Iraola's side since. So far, he's made 15 appearances in all competitions, 14 in the league, keeping four clean sheets to date. He's been a key part of Bournemouth's success to date as they challenge for Europe.

That's not gone unnoticed and with his contract at Chelsea entering its final year in the summer, moves are happening.

Bournemouth intend to keep the goalkeeper as their number one beyond this season. They will have to negotiate with Chelsea. The Blues intend to recover part of the €80m they paid Athletic Club de Bilbao for his services.

But they will not be the only suitors. Estadio report that Al-Ittihad will also bid for him. They were interested in the past and offered him a fixed salary of €7m per season. He chose Bournemouth instead.

Andoni Iraola was key in that, with the pair enjoying a strong relationship from when they were together in lower ranks at Athletic. It remains to be seen how far Bournemouth will go to keep him, though. The salary offer from Saudia Arabia will undoubtedly be higher.

Bournemouth will hope the relationship with Iraola can prove fruitful again, but they do face competition for the Chelsea man this summer.

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