Blues to net £72m Kepa

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Travel Plus promising goalkeeper and has represented his country at every age group, helping Spain win the 2012 European Under-21 championships.

The Basque star, who has one senior cap for Spain and was in their World

Cup squad, was on the verge of a move to Real in January.

The move fell through when then boss Zinedine Zidane decided he did not want to change a goalkeeper in the middle of the season.

Now Chelsea have broken the bank for Arrizabalaga after Bilbao refused to accept any less than the £72m in the player’s release clause.

Courtois, who went AWOL from training at Chelsea on Monday as he tried to force through a move, was absent again yesterday.

The club have sent the 26-year-old a formal letter ordering him to a meeting with new boss Maurizio Sarri today. But the Belgian has not replied and is expected to stay away from training again today.

Croatia star Kovacic (left) is rated at around £30m and has been offered to Chelsea by Real as a sweetener in the Courtois deal.

His arrival on loan has freed up cash for the Blues to make their sensational move for Arrizabalaga. Chelsea are also locked in talks with Lyon over a £55m move for France forward Nabil Fekir. Sarri’s home debut as Chelsea boss last night was a washout as they drew 0-0 to French side Lyon in a downpour. But Eden Hazard lifted the crowd when he came on, having decided to stay.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek hit the outside of the post with Chelsea’s best chance but they did win the penalty shootout 5-4.