Report: Arsenal interested in Neto; Barcelona will accept any bid

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Arsenal are interested in Barcelona goalkeeper Neto, with Goal reporting that the Catalan giants plans to accept any bid that comes in for the 32-year-old this summer.

The Gunners are set to be busy during the coming months. They will hope to strengthen in a number of positions after coming so close to qualifying for the Champions League.

One position fans may feel is sorted for next season is in goal. Aaron Ramsdale was a revelation during his first year at the Emirates.

There is speculation Bernd Leno will leave. But USMNT international Matt Turner is on his way. And you would imagine that he will provide competition for Ramsdale.

But perhaps Arsenal may look to sign another goalkeeper.

Goal reports that Barcelona want to offload Neto this summer. The Brazilian has made 21 appearances in three seasons at the Nou Camp.

They feel that he earns a lot considering how little he plays. And with that, Goal suggests that they will accept any other that comes in for Neto.

Arsenal have been monitoring Neto since last year. And they continue to consider whether to make a move. However, no offer has yet been made.

Arsenal interested in Neto

Neto could be a good signing for someone this summer. He impressed for both Fiorentina and Valencia. Marcelino called him ‘brilliant‘ while he was with Los Che. And he has been signed by both Juventus and Barcelona.

In fact, the latter agreed a deal worth up to £30 million when they signed him in 2019.

Goal’s report suggests that Xavi’s men would be open to selling him for a nominal fee. And with that, Arsenal may be tempted.

But Mikel Arteta does not need Neto. Ramsdale has proved that he is good enough. And Turner is an international.

Obviously, Arsenal should think differently if it is Gianluigi Donnarumma on the market for free. But Neto is a very good goalkeeper who has barely played over the last few years.

He is not enough of an upgrade to tempt Arsenal to use up some of their budget to bring him in.