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.
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, who was expected to displace the former Barcelona and Juventus goalkeeper.
Neto was the No1 under Andoni Iraola last season, keeping seven clean sheets in 32 games, and had started their two Premier League matches and EFL Cup match vs West Ham this season.
He was also named club captain under previous boss Gary O'Neil after joining from Barca in 2022.
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.
It is believed Mikel Arteta still wants to add another goalkeeper to his squad before tonight's transfer deadline.
They are said to be eyeing both an experienced replacement for Ramsdale and a goalkeeper with homegrown status, with Wigan's Sam Tickle and Wolves' Dan Bentley both under consideration.
More to follow.
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