Goalie Justin Bijlow of Feyenoord is being considered by Arsenal as a possible successor to Aaron Ramsdale, who is anticipated to depart the team this summer.
Telegraph Sport has learned that Bijlow, a Dutch international, is one of Arsenal’s objectives as they consider their alternatives in the goalkeeper market.
Ramsdale, who Newcastle United is reportedly interested in, is expected to go, making room in the roster for a goalkeeper who can challenge David Raya for a starting spot.
Raya is currently on loan from Brentford to Arsenal, but this summer, a permanent move of approximately £30 million is planned.
After only a few games of the 2023–24 season, Raya overthrew Ramsdale in the pecking order and cemented his position as Mikel Arteta’s first choice.
The Premier League’s Golden Glove award for the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets went to the Spaniard at the end of the season.
Why Arsenal Wants Bijlow
With two years left on his Feyenoord contract, Bijlow, 26, has made eight appearances for his country. According to the Dutch tabloid De Telegraaf, which broke the story of Arsenal’s interest, the goalkeeper will leave for “significantly” less than the £21 million asking price that was put on him a year ago.
When Bijlow threw a loose ball onto the field to prevent FC Twente from scoring against his team last year, it garnered attention across the globe. He possessed.
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Newcastle is interested in Ramsdale. If Newcastle can come up with a good offer, Eddie Howe, who was once involved with Ramsdale as manager of Bournemouth, would be eager to work with the England international again.
Arsenal is among the teams interested in RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko as they want to bolster their front line.
Sesko’s representative stated that Leipzig is “trying extremely hard” to hold onto the 20-year-old, who is thought to have a release clause of over £55 million, in an interview with Sportklub earlier this week.
Elvis Basanovic stated, “I can say that there is interest in Benjamin, both from the Premier League and from Italy.” But I’m not allowed to discuss the club names out of respect.
“I believe that right now, Benjamin is hard to afford in Italy. It is up to Benjamin to decide. Our [role] is to present him with offers.
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