Arsenal are actively scouting potential new goalkeepers as manager Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season. The Gunners are reportedly assessing several options between the sticks, with competition for Aaron Ramsdale's position a key priority.
Arteta's Goalkeeping Conundrum
Despite David Raya's loan spell from Brentford, Arsenal's goalkeeping department remains an area of focus. The Spanish shot-stopper's future is yet to be decided, while Ramsdale has faced increased competition for the number one spot this campaign.
Sources suggest Arteta wants to create healthy competition in every position, with a new goalkeeper potentially arriving this summer regardless of Raya's permanent status.
Potential Targets Emerging
Several names have been linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium:
- André Onana - The Cameroon international has impressed at Inter Milan
- Mike Maignan - AC Milan's French goalkeeper continues to attract interest
- Diogo Costa - Porto's highly-rated young keeper remains on many clubs' radars
Scouts have been deployed across Europe to assess these and other options as Arsenal prepare for what could be a busy transfer window.
Summer Transfer Strategy
The goalkeeping situation forms part of a wider recruitment strategy that will also see Arsenal target:
- A world-class striker
- Midfield reinforcements
- Defensive cover
With Champions League football likely next season, Arteta is determined to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts. The goalkeeping position, often crucial in tight matches, appears high on his list of priorities.
Fans will be watching closely as the summer window approaches, with the club expected to make decisive moves to strengthen their title-chasing squad.
