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- The Gunners’ attempts to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia have cooled
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Arsenal are finalising their attempts to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on loan, with the shot-stopper now due to undergo a medical at the north London club before the transfer window closes tonight.
Southampton agreed a deal to sign Ramsdale earlier this week – which could rise to £25million – with Mikel Arteta‘s side subsequently engaging in talks to sign Joan Garcia from Espanyol.
But talks appeared to have now stalled and Arsenal will no longer be pursuing a deal to sign the Espanyol keeper, at this stage.
Arsenal had also been unprepared to meet Espanyo’s £16m valuation for Garcia.
Instead, it seems the Gunners are closing in on a loan deal for the 35-year-old Bournemouth goalkeeper, which does not include an obligation or option to buy the 35-year-old Brazilian.
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal in principle to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto
It comes as Aaron Ramsdale looks to be on the way out of Arsenal, with Southampton agreeing a deal
Mikel Arteta’s side are reportedly set to sign Neto on loan and will not have an obligation to buy
Neto joined Bournemouth in 2022, from Barcelona, having spent time playing at Valencia, Juventus and Fiorentina before then.
Following his arrival, Neto has stepped up to become Bournemouth’s first-choice goalkeeper, with Andoni Iraola handing him the captain’s armband last season, with the goalkeeper making 32 league appearances, amassing seven clean sheets.
Ramsdale, meanwhile, was due to undergo a medical on Tuesday night ahead of his move to the south coast.
Neto has stepped up to become Bournemouth’s first-choice goalkeeper, with Andoni Iraola handing him the captain’s armband last season
The Gunners had told Ramsdale that he could leave the club if a suitable offer is made for him.
Elsewhere, Newcastle are hoping to agree a £20m deal with Burnley to sign 21-year-old goalkeeper James Trafford.
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