December 18th 2024.
Arsenal is on the lookout for a new goalkeeper to add to their roster for the upcoming season. According to reports, they have been impressed with the skills and potential of Atalanta's Marco Carnesecchi and have added him to their list of targets.
While David Raya is set to remain as the number one choice, there is a vacant spot for a back-up and chief competition for the gloves. Neto, who joined the team from Bournemouth in the summer, is currently filling this role. However, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the 35-year-old is expected to leave.
Although there are young goalkeepers like Tommy Setford and Jack Porter at the club, manager Mikel Arteta is looking for a more experienced option to replace Neto. This is where 24-year-old Carnesecchi comes in. The Italian publication Tuttosport has reported that Arsenal is interested in signing him as a capable back-up for Raya.
Carnesecchi joined Atalanta as a teenager in 2017 and after successful loan spells with Trapani and Cremonese, he solidified his place in the team for the 2023/24 season. Last campaign, he made 27 appearances in the Serie A and has already made 15 this season. He also has experience playing in the Champions League, with six appearances so far this season. He has also been capped by Italy up to the Under-21 level.
However, Atalanta is in no rush to sell their first-choice goalkeeper, as his contract runs until 2026. But with the possibility of him leaving on a free transfer, they may be tempted to cash in on him this summer. It remains to be seen if Carnesecchi will want reassurances about his role in the team, given Neto's current situation. The Brazilian keeper has yet to make an appearance for Arsenal since joining in the summer.
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