Arsenal ‘eye shock transfer for Wojciech Szczesny’ as Arteta draws up three-man shortlist to replace Ramsdale
ARSENAL have reportedly drawn up a three-man goalkeeper shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window.
And former fan favourite Wojciech Szczesny is said to be a top target.
The Gunners are at risk of losing Aaron Ramsdale ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
The England ace has lost his spot as Mikel Arteta‘s No1 this season, with David Raya preferred in goal.
He is now expected to move on this summer in a bid to get regular game time.
Chelsea, Newcastle and Wolves have all been linked with a move for the shotstopper ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
And Arsenal are now preparing for his potential departure.
According to the Standard, the Gunners have established three potential replacements.
Jason Steele and Diant Ramaj are both on the shortlist, as well as former Arsenal favourite Szczesny.
The north London side would ideally like to bring in a homegrown keeper to help them comply with Premier League squad rules.
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Mikel Arteta's striker shopping list
By Jordan Davies
ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
Dutch wonder is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him.
Szczesny came through the club’s academy before making his first team debut in 2009.
He went on to make 181 appearances for the Gunners and established himself as a fan favourite.
Juventus could decide to sell the 34-year-old this summer to make way for Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.
However, it could be difficult to complete a deal due to Szczesny’s £100,000-a-week wages.
Steele has also emerged as a homegrown option, but he still has two years remaining on his current deal with Brighton.
And the Gunners have joined several European clubs in expressing an interest in Ajax star Ramaj.
However, the 22-year-old is understood to be reluctant to give up being a guaranteed starter.
Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson are among the stars that could leave Arsenal at the end of the season.
The Gunners are interested in signing Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak.
Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato has also emerged as a target.
