Arsenal agree surprise loan deal for Premier League goalkeeper whose role was set to be poached by Chelsea flop
ARSENAL have agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, according to reports.
It comes with Gunners No2 Aaron Ramsdale edging closer to a transfer exit after Southampton agreed a fee of £25million to sign the Englishman.
GettyArsenal have agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto[/caption]
GettyAaron Ramsdale is set to leave for Southampton[/caption]
According to The Athletic, the north London side struck the straight loan agreement with the Cherries overnight.
The Brazilian shot-stopper, 35, is set to undergo a medical.
His exit from the south coast club follows the signing of Chelsea flop Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan.
Arsenal have been exploring options for a new goalkeeper amid the transfer speculation relating to Ramsdale.
Espanyol’s Olympic champion Joan Garcia, 23, was believed to be their No1 target to play as David Raya’s understudy.
However, the La Liga side have refused to budge from Garcia’s €30m (£25m) release clause and talks have stalled despite the agreement of personal terms.
More to follow.
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