Former Liverpool and Chelsea defender Glen Johnson believes Newcastle United should pursue a move for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga providing the Blues do not set an asking price in the region of what they paid for him. Kepa is currently the world’s most expensive goalkeeper after Chelsea forked out an astounding £71 million to secure his services from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.
The 27-year-old has struggled to deal with the pressure that comes with that tag at Stamford Bridge and was replaced as the club’s number one goalkeeper by Edouard Mendy almost two months ago. He has instead had to settle for domestic cup appearances in the main since Mendy’s arrival, something which he may look to change this summer.
Kepa is reportedly among a four-man goalkeeper shortlist that Newcastle will look to target in the upcoming transfer window, that also includes Dean Henderson, Bernd Leno and Sam Johnstone. Speaking to Betting Odds, Johnson believes that Kepa would be a good addition for the Magpies if they are able to get Chelsea to sell for much less than they paid for him.
