Arsenal explore move for Wolves star Jose Sa as one of four Aaron Ramsdale replacements on Deadline Day

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Arsenal are desperate to bring a new goalkeeper to the club on Transfer Deadline Day.

Mikel Arteta could soon need further back up for David Raya between the sticks at Arsenal.

With Aaron Ramsdale likely to leave Arsenal before the summer transfer window closes, as Southampton are pushing for his signature, there is an urgent need to have his replacement lined up.

As things stand, the England international is the only goalkeeper in Arsenal’s first team squad, other than first choice shot-stopper Raya.

However, Arsenal Insider sources have now exclusively revealed that the Gunners are exploring four potential replacement options, and are in talks with Bournemouth over Neto, Espanyol for Joan Garcia, and Wolves for Jose Sa and Dan Bentley.

Neto could replace Aaron Ramsdale

Neto has emerged as an Arsenal target as it has become increasingly clear that the Gunners will struggle to get a deal for Garcia over the line. 

The Bournemouth captain may well be keen to move on from the Vitality Stadium, as the south coast club have just signed Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea, and the Spaniard will expect to become the Cherries’ new No. 1.

Neto would bring welcome experience to the Emirates Stadium, and may be more at peace with the notion of sitting on the bench for a title-chasing Arsenal side than he would with Bournemouth.

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Arsenal still pushing for Joan Garcia

At 23-years-old, Garcia is the youngest player on Arsenal’s shortlist and seemingly their first choice to replace Ramsdale. 

However, Espanyol are keen to keep Garcia, and it may prove impossible for sporting director Edu Gaspar to reach an agreement with the Spanish outfit before the transfer window closes. 

There would be a significant risk involved with signing Garcia, too. Were Raya to succumb to a long-term injury, the Gunners would suddenly find themselves reliant upon a young ‘keeper with no Premier League experience.

Negotiations with Wolves over Jose Sa and Dan Bentley

Arsenal have been chasing Bentley for some time, and even had a low-ball offer for the 31-year-old rejected by Wolves earlier this summer. 

Given he is only a back up option at Molineux, he would represent a relatively underwhelming addition and a clear downgrade on Ramsdale. However, Arsenal are now exploring the possibility of signing the Midlands outfits’ first choice, too.

Twice-capped Portugal international Jose Sa has been a reliable fixture between the sticks for Wolves since his arrival from Olympiacos in 2021.

There is a possibility that Arsenal could attempt a double raid on Wolves to bring in Sa and Bentley as second and third choice options, respectively, in one fell swoop.