August 28th 2024.
According to recent reports, it seems that Arsenal is considering a potential deal for Sam Tickle, the talented goalkeeper currently playing for Wigan Athletic in League One. It's been no secret that manager Mikel Arteta has been looking to revamp the goalkeeping department at the Emirates, a process that began with the permanent signing of David Raya from Brentford. And now, it seems that the Gunners are looking to bring in two more keepers while also offloading Aaron Ramsdale, who lost his starting position to Raya last season.
Initially, the club had their sights set on Wolves' Dan Bentley, as he would fulfill their requirement of having a homegrown keeper on the team. However, it seems that Tickle has now caught their attention as well, following an impressive breakthrough season in 2023/24. The 22-year-old made 52 appearances for Wigan last season, with 18 clean sheets to his name, and was even named the club's Player of the Season. His contributions helped Wigan finish in the top half of the League One table, an impressive feat considering they started the campaign with an eight-point deduction.
Tickle's performance also earned him a call-up to the England U21s, where he made his debut under interim boss Lee Carsley. With four years left on his Wigan contract, it remains to be seen how much a transfer would cost, and there is also the question of whether Tickle himself would be willing to join a Premier League giant where he might not be the first-choice keeper.
If Tickle does end up signing with Arsenal, it will not affect their pursuit of Joan Garcia from Espanyol. The Gunners have already agreed on personal terms with Garcia, but the transfer is currently on hold until they can sell Ramsdale. While Wolves have pulled out of the race to sign the 26-year-old, other clubs like Southampton and Ajax are still interested, with just a few days left before the transfer window closes.
Although Arsenal is open to loaning out Ramsdale, they have yet to reach an agreement on the valuation and the inclusion of an option or obligation to buy clause. In the meantime, Arteta's team will be focused on maintaining their winning start to the season as they prepare to face Brighton on Saturday. Fans can stay updated on all the latest Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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