Barcelona goalkeeper Neto has no plans to leave for Arsenal this summer

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Reported Arsenal target, Neto, has no interest in making a move away from Barcelona this summer, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.

The goalkeeper is currently playing second-fiddle at the Camp Nou behind Ter Stegen. The Brazilian has made just a handful of appearances in Barcelona.

Indeed, the Catalan giants could be set to promote youngster Inaki Pena to be the regular back-up to Ter Stegen, pushing Neto further down the line.

However, despite reported interest from Arsenal, it appears the former Valencia and Juventus man wants to stay with the Spanish giants.

After arriving for £23m last summer (BBC), it is claimed that Neto is not happy to walk away just yet. This, despite the chance of regular first-team football being slim.

It could mean, then, that Arsenal are disappointed in their pursuit of securing a quality understudy to Bernd Leno.

Neto is a full Brazilian international having been given a cap in a 5-0 win over El Salvador in 2018.

Barcelona could well force Neto out, hope for Arsenal yet – TBR View

The Gunners needn’t give up on this one just yet despite the player’s claims.

Barcelona need to raise some serious funds this summer to finance their own transfers. Selling the goalkeeper who isn’t going to get any game time is an easy option.

Expect the Catalan club to be pushing hard for Neto to leave. It could mean that Arsenal can strike a bargain deal with the Spanish club, too.

Neto is also used to being a number two it seems. That in itself would be perfect for the Gunners with Leno as number one.