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Lazio manager Sarri targeting reunion with Chelsea keeper Kepa

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is targeting Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

The Italian signed Kepa from Athletic Bilbao when he was in charge of Chelsea back in

Pepe Reina, current number one at Lazio, is 39 years of age and the club are planning for the future.

Corriere dello Sportsays Sarri wants to reunite with Arrizabalaga.

Kepa became the most expensive goalkeeper in history when he completed a £71m move to Stamford Bridge.

The Spaniard defied Sarri during the 2019 EFL Cup final, refusing to be subbed off before the match went to penalties.

But the pair quickly put the dispute to bed and Sarri wants to work with Kepa again in Rome.

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