Arsenal have stepped up their attempts to sign a replacement goalkeeper for Aaron Ramsdale and have agreed a deal in principle to sign Bournemouth’s Neto on loan, according to reports.
Southampton agreed a deal to sign Ramsdale earlier this week – which could rise to £25million – with Mikel Arteta’s side subsequently resuming talks to sign Joan Garcia from Espanyol.
But talks appeared to have stalled, with Sky Sports reporting the Gunners have reached a deal to sign Neto on loan.
The outlet claims that the agreement does not include an obligation or option to buy the 35-year-old Brazilian.
Arsenal had been unprepared to meet Espanyo’s £16m valuation for Garcia, with the LaLiga club not having had a read-made replacement for their goalkeeper.
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
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.
