Shock Signing: Arsenal Agree Deal for Unlikely Transfer Target
Published 08:02 30 Aug 2024 GMT+1
Arsenal have made a surprising move in the transfer market, agreeing to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan. The 35-year-old Brazilian will join the Gunners on Friday, bringing an end to his spell with the Cherries.
The news comes as a shock to many, given Arsenal’s reported interest in other goalkeeping targets. However, the addition of Neto provides much-needed depth to Mikel Arteta’s squad, with David Raya expected to be the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Neto joins the club after a successful spell with Bournemouth, where he played 53 games and kept 13 clean sheets. The experienced goalkeeper has previously played for Valencia, Juventus, and Fiorentina, and is expected to provide a steady hand in goal for the Gunners.
Arsenal have had a quiet summer, but have made some key signings in recent weeks. Defender Riccardo Calafiori joined from Bologna in a £42 million deal, while midfielder Mikel Merino signed from Real Sociedad for an initial fee of £27.4m.
The Gunners’ interest in Neto may have been sparked by the departure of Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton. The 24-year-old goalkeeper was a key player for Arsenal last season, but the club opted to sell him to the Saints in a deal worth up to £30 million.
So, what does this signing mean for Arsenal? Neto’s experience and quality will undoubtedly provide a boost to the squad, but he may struggle to dislodge Raya from the starting lineup. However, the arrival of a new goalkeeper will undoubtedly push the Spanish stopper to raise his game and provide healthy competition for the No.1 jersey.
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