Arsenal have set sights on Leandro Brey ahead of the January window, while Boca Juniors are considering the goalkeeper’s future.
According to Boca Noticias, Arsenal are considering a move for Boca Juniors keeper Leandro Brey ahead of the January window. The 22-year-old South American has excelled for the Argentine side lately, and a move to the Emirates might have some appeal.
Arsenal are still looking for a new goalkeeper following the summer sale of Aaron Ramsdale. During the previous window, Mikel Arteta and Edu had known about the potential need to buy a new stopper, but they were reluctant to do so before selling the England international.
David Raya is the new undisputed No.1 under Arteta, and the manager is keen to bring in an able competitor for the Spaniard. Arsenal had an interest in Joan Garcia, but his huge asking price meant they could not tie up a deal with Espanyol. Arsenal are still keen on the Spanish stopper but are keeping their options open in the market.
They believe Garcia wants to move to the Emirates, but again, any deal will depend on his price tag. Before the transfer window shut, Arsenal signed Neto on loan from Bournemouth, although the Brazilian is not understood to have a long-term future here. This means a need for a new stopper is at the forefront of their transfer strategy.
Boca Juniors star Leandro Brey is their latest target, as the Argentine outlet suggests Arsenal are very keen to bring him in the January window. Club president Juan Roman Riquelme is considering his options with the new No.1, who has dethroned experienced Argentina star Sergio Romero from the No.1 spot. The 22-year-old South American has been impressing between the sticks.
Will Arsenal sign Leandro Brey?
With Arsenal’s need for a new No.2 evident, the prospect of bringing in a hungry and competitive keeper in the form of Frey would make sense for the future. The 22-year-old South American may not even cost a load of money like Espanyol’s Garcia, meaning this could seem like a sound investment.
The prospect of joining the Gunners will appeal to Frey or any player, although the keeper might also think about his present. For now, he’s enjoying life as a No.1 at club level and may even desire to continue. However, the lure of joining a European heavyweight such as Arsenal might trump those other ambitions, meaning a move is all the more possible in January.
