Arsenal are in talks to signal Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto because the alternative for Aaron Ramsdale, in response to experiences.
The Gunners are on the hunt for a brand new No.2 to back-up David Raya with Ramsdale on the verge of signing for Southampton in a £25m deal (per BBC Sport).
Ramsdale was an everyday throughout his first two seasons on the Emirates, enjoying 78 video games throughout all competitions throughout the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns mixed.
Nevertheless, the five-time England worldwide was relegated to back-up standing following the arrival of Raya on mortgage from Brentford final summer time, managing simply 11 appearances throughout all competitions and solely six within the Premier League.
With Raya’s mortgage made everlasting, there was little probability of Ramsdale’s state of affairs bettering, so the 26-year-old will now look to get his profession again on observe at St. Mary’s.
Arsenal pursuing two doable Ramsdale replacements
After all, 11 video games can nonetheless be sufficient to outline a season, so Arsenal might want to transfer shortly on deadline day as a way to usher in an skilled back-up goalkeeper who can suitably cowl for and problem Raya.
Based on Sky Sports activities journalists Mark McAdam and Dharmesh Sheth, Neto has develop into the Gunners’ high goal following a earlier pursuit of Espanyol’s Joan Garcia — though two goalkeepers could possibly be signed earlier than the closure of the switch window.
“Arsenal and Bournemouth are at the moment in talks over a possible deal for goalkeeper Neto,” their report states.
“This comes after Aaron Ramsdale’s departure from the Emirates and Mikel Arteta’s need to make sure competitors for the primary shirt.
“The 35-year-old shot-stopper has two years left on his contract on the Vitality Stadium and has began all three of their video games to begin the 2024/25 marketing campaign.
“Arsenal had beforehand been engaged on a deal for Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, which has not been dominated out, however Neto appears extra probably.
“Two keepers may arrive on Deadline Day.”
Neto has performed 63 instances throughout all competitions since becoming a member of Bournemouth from Barcelona in 2022, together with thrice initially of this season.
Nevertheless, following the arrival of Kepa Arrizabalaga on mortgage from Chelsea, the one-time Brazil worldwide is unlikely to stay the Cherries’ No.1 all through this season, that means a transfer to the Emirates could really feel much more enticing for the 35-year-old.
