BOURNE IDENTITY

Chelsea loanee Kepa loves being a Cherry but won't talk about staying

- BY RYAN TAYLOR

KEPA ARRIZABALAGA feels at home at Bournemouth but he is still not willing to provide any assurances his loan will become a permanent transfer this summer.

The Spanish goalkeeper has revealed talks over his future are set to take place "in the next few weeks" with parent club Chelsea.

He admits staying at the Vitality Stadium is not necessarily a formality, explaining: "What I can say is that I'm really happy and I'm enjoying my playing time here.

"I think I'm showing that and I'm feeling well on the pitch.

"It's not the time to think about the future. We're going to take the decision, we're in touch with every body and now I'm under contract with Chelsea.

"We have some conversations to have, they will happen in the next few weeks and then we'll decide."

Bournemouth are understood to be keen on keeping Kepa and they would be prepared to pay a credible fee to secure his signature following an impressive stint on the south coast this season.