DONE DEAL: Arsenal confirms the signing of PL club’s captain on 5-years deal as the club releases transfer statement- Squad number is already confirmed
Transfer deadline day is here, and it looks like Arsenal will be busy.
The Gunners have done some great business already in this window. After turning David Raya’s loan into a permanent deal, they secured the signings of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino.
That makes Arsenal stronger than they were this time last year, but Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar aren’t done with their business yet.
On Playback, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shared what the Gunners have done on the night before transfer deadline day.
Arsenal reach agreement to sign Bournemouth captain Neto
Arsenal are on the market for a new goalkeeper on transfer deadline day.
The Gunners have already signed Raya on a permanent deal in this window, and the Spaniard will be the undisputed number one at the club.
But, there is a need for at least one more goalkeeper.
Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale is all set to sign for Southampton on deadline day, and the Gunners will have to bring in a replacement.
Joan Garcia is the man Arsenal want, but Espanyol are demanding the goalkeeper’s full release clause to be paid for the transfer to go through.
While that hangs in the balance, Arsenal have decided to sort out a deal for an alternative, and they have agreed everything to sign Bournemouth captain Neto.
If they wish to proceed, it will be a straight loan deal for Neto with no option or obligation to buy clause inserted in the contract.
After explaining the complications of the Garcia deal, Romano said: “Arsenal decided to prepare a deal for Neto.
“Arsenal are in an excellent relationship with the agents of Neto, Arsenal are in an excellent relationship with Bournemouth. Bournemouth signed Kepa, and Arsenal reached an agreement with Neto and also reached an agreement with Bournemouth.
“So, the Neto deal is ready for Arsenal. Everything is ready – agreement with the player, loan, no option to buy, no obligation.”
