Arsenal are reportedly eyeing Marco Carnesecchi from Atalanta, amid claims that they are involved in talks with the goalkeeper’s agent.
Arsenal could angle for a new goalkeeper to add competition for places ahead of the new season. As per a report by Italian outlet Tutto Atalanta, Marco Carnesecchi is a name high on their list, with suggestions that observers have watched the Atalanta star in action many times during the 2025/26 season.
Marco Carnesecchi is widely considered the best goalkeeper in Italy under the age of 26 at the moment, and rightly so. The keeper has put in consistent displays for Atalanta in a rather complicated system, and his performances have captured the attention of Arsenal.
The North London outfit are not alone in admiring him, as Manchester United reportedly considered a move last summer before they signed Senne Lammens. Back to Carnesecchi, Arsenal have reportedly been in dialogue with his agent, Alessandro Lucci, the same person who manages Gunners star Riccardo Calafiori.
Marco Carnesecchi and his suitability
Arsenal are very specific about their player choices under Mikel Arteta, and the same principle applies to new goalkeeping signings. Carnesecchi has been impressing with his displays, having kept 17 clean sheets in 50 appearances across all competitions for Atalanta this term. The 192cm-tall keeper is also adept with the ball at his feet, thus making him ideal for Arteta’s style of building from the back.
At 25, he has a long future ahead and probably the best footballing years in front of him, so a move to a team like Arsenal would make sense. Moreover, there have been rumours of Inter Milan’s interest in Kepa Arrizabalaga, which could make Carnesecchi the ideal alternative to the Spaniard and an ideal competitor for the No. 1 spot alongside David Raya.
Have Atalanta named their price for Carnesecchi?
Atalanta value Carnesecchi at €40 million, and it appears they are not in the mood to offer discounts for their rising star. Given that the Italian has a contract until 2028, there is certainly room for negotiations to decrease the asking price. However, with one of the most promising goalkeepers in their ranks, La Dea are expected to drive a hard bargain, considering Arsenal are not the only interested team.
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Juventus are also thought to be considering a move for the €40 million-rated goalkeeper as a replacement for Michele Di Gregorio. Hence, Atalanta have plenty of reasons to keep demanding their price, while Arsenal may look to convince the keeper as well as invest in a new player in the position to increase competition.
