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Sam Hill

Chelsea face Man Utd transfer race for Kepa Arrizabalaga replacement amid Graham Potter decision

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has a major decision to make regarding who becomes his starting goalkeeper. Kepa Arrizabalaga has replaced Edouard Mendy in the team since Potter's arrival but doubts hang over the Spaniard as to whether he is capable to retain his place.

The Spanish goalkeeper signed for the Blues after completing a £71million transfer from Athletic Bilbao, a deal which remains as the world record fee paid for a goalkeeper. After helping Chelsea win the Europa League in his debut season, Kepa struggled to maintain his form and soon lost his position as No.1 keeper under Frank Lampard.

The Spaniard has struggled throughout his time in west London but now looks to have turned his fortunes around after impressing under Potter in the first few weeks of his tenure. Edouard Mendy endured a difficult World Cup with Senegal and has failed to convince Potter, whilst Kepa's form dropped leading up to the break with the Premier League now set to resume.

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