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Edouard Mendy has sent Kepa Arrizabalaga a 12-word message with the Senegalese touted to replace the number 2 in goal for the FIFA Club World Cup final against Palmeiras.

Despite a disastrous opening season for Maurizio Sarri's signing, who failed to live up to his £71million price tag in his first season, Kepa has since made up for his early shortcomings in west London with performances against Villarreal in the Super Cup, Plymouth in the FA Cup and Al Hilal, amongst many others, justifying the club's decision to spend big money on the Spain international.

Mendy was - and still is - number one and the expectation coming into the final at the weekend is that the Africa Cup of Nations winner may be reinstated back into his position, despite how well the ex-Athletic Bilbao man has fared in recent weeks.

The main reason for this decision could well be the longevity of both players' future, with understanding that Kepa could be sold in the summer if an adequate offer was to come in

Numerous clubs from Serie A and La Liga, including Sarri's Lazio outfit, are monitoring the situation with Kepa ahead of a potential