Arsenal have been linked with a move for 31-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers keeper Dan Bentley in recent weeks.
A report from The Athletic has claimed that Arsenal have now ended talks to sign their 31-year-old former academy ace Dan Bentley, with the experienced goalkeeper remaining at Wolverhampton Wanderers beyond the summer transfer window.
Arsenal needed to sign a quality goalkeeper as a backup option to David Raya, and Bentley had emerged as a viable target. However, the Gunners have decided to move for the Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto instead. The 35-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper is joining Arsenal on loan for the remainder of the season.
He will look to impress with his performances at the North London club and force his way into the starting lineup. Arsenal have sanctioned the departure of Aaron Ramsdale, and they needed to bring in a reliable backup goalkeeper. Ramsdale struggled for regular game time at Arsenal after the arrival of Raya, and he has moved to Southampton on a permanent deal.
The Englishman is too good to sit on the bench at Arsenal, and he will look to get his career back on track with regular football at St. Mary’s. Ramsdale has proven himself to be a quality performer in the Premier League with Arsenal, and he could improve Southampton immensely.
Arsenal need a quality attacker before window closes
The Gunners will look to end the transfer window on a high, and it remains to be seen whether they can bring in a quality attacker before the window closes. They need a dynamic attacker who is capable of slotting in anywhere across the front three and will chip in with goals and creativity. However, Arteta has suggested that Arsenal are done in the window this summer.
Arsenal have done well to bring in top class players like Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino this summer. Signing a dynamic attacker could have completed their squad for the season. The Gunners missed out on the league title in the last two seasons, and they will look to go all the way this time around. Signing the right players and plugging the weaknesses in their squad could help them compete with Manchester City once again.
Meanwhile, Bentley will certainly be disappointed to miss out on a move to Arsenal. It would have been an exciting opportunity for him at this stage of his career. Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be quite tempting.
