A second signature Verified: The player signed a five-year contract with Arsenal yesterday. The second signing will take place today, and the club will make an official announcement this morning.
The Athletic reports that Wolverhampton Wanderers custodian Dan Bentley may be the target of a new approach from Arsenal in the near future.
David Raya is now the Gunners’ first-choice goalie, with Aaron Ramsdale serving as his backup. The two are currently serving overseas.
Without the two, the team appears ready to start its preseason tour of the US. This month, Karl Hein, who just signed a new deal, might start in goal.
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For the US tour, Arsenal would want to have a different seasoned custodian, and according to The Athletic, the Gunners could submit a stronger offer to Wolves for Bentley.
Although Wolves demanded far more from their initial bid, the club’s management is expected to make a second attempt to sign the 30-year-old in the coming days.
Bentley is the third-choice goalie for Arsenal.
Since Bentley joined Wolves in January 2023, he has served as Jose Sa’s backup goalie. Despite his short playing time, he has impressed and is not expected to replace the Portuguese.
He might therefore be persuaded to take on a fresh challenge at Arsenal, although it’s still unclear if the Gunners and Wolves can come to an agreement about his services.
Bentley cost just £50,000 when he was signed, with former Bristol City boss Dean Holden calling him “incredible.” Transfermarkt has priced him at £1.7 million as of right now.
It’s likely that wolves are hoping for something like this. Bentley’s deal expires in the summer of next year, but a mutually agreed-upon extension of two more seasons is possible.
Bentley is projected to start as the third-choice custodian for the Gunners the following season if he signs.
Several Championship clubs are showing interest in Hein, therefore Arsenal intends to loan him out.
In the event that they are unable to find a suitable buyer for Ramsdale in the upcoming weeks, the club is also ready to move towards Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia.
Statistics from www.Transmarkt.com
