Arsenal sign Bournemouth keeper Neto in shock Deadline Day deal – Romano

Arsenal are set to sign Neto, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Gunners have struck a deal for their Aaron Ramsdale replacement. It is not Spaniard Joan Garcia but rather Brazilian shot-stopper Neto, who is set to arrive at the Emirates imminently.

Ramsdale was sold to Southampton in a deal that will see Arsenal recoup most if not all of their original outlay on the England goalkeeper in what represents a good piece of business for a player who obviously did not feature prominently in Mikel Arteta’s plans anymore.

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A replacement had to be signed as soon as possible, however, as David Raya is currently the north London giants’ only senior option between the sticks. The original idea, as revealed by FootballTransfers, was to bring in Espanyol‘s Joan Garcia.

Terms had been agreed with the player, however, the LaLiga side were unwilling to compromise on their asking price, demanding his full €25 million to €30m release clause be paid. After having a fresh offer of €20m rejected, Arsenal will now sign an alternative.

Arsenal land Neto

Earlier on Friday, the shock links with Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto emerged and Arsenal have moved swiftly to close the deal before the evening deadline.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal to sign the 35-year-old is done. The Brazilian is set to join the Gunners on a season-long loan deal with no option or obligation to purchase him.

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Bournemouth have been keen to replace the veteran. Though he has been a good servant to the Cherries, he is statistically one of the weaker shot-stoppers in the Premier League, meaning that an upgrade had to come in.

This upgrade has already arrived in the shape of Chelsea outcast Kepa Arrizabalaga. The world’s most expensive goalkeeper was signed on Thursday on loan after extending his Blues contract until 2026.