Arsenal were reportedly turned down in the transfer window by Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle, after registering an interest in a Chelsea goalkeeper.
The Gunners pushed Aaron Ramsdale out this summer, with the process starting a year ago. Despite the Englishman having been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League in the two seasons prior, Mikel Arteta decided to sign competition for him.
He stated that the signing of David Raya was the same as signing a quality player in any other position, with competition for places expected.
And that competition saw Raya quickly usurp Ramsdale of his position, and eventually led to the latter signing for Southampton.
But Arteta’s desire for competition in goal seems to have faded, with the eventual signing of Neto.
The Brazilian left Barcelona – after 21 appearances in three seasons – for Bournemouth, in 2022, and after two seasons with the Cherries, he’s been signed on loan for Arsenal.
