Arsenal Eye Bundesliga Goalkeeper Amid Strong Squad Depth

Arsenal’s Goalkeeping Situation

Arsenal is reportedly considering a goalkeeper currently on loan in the Bundesliga from one of Germany’s prominent clubs. With David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga as part of the setup, the question arises: why are they exploring additional options in this position?

The Gunners have established themselves with the finest defensive record in the Premier League, a status they maintained for the previous two seasons. Their dependable starting goalkeeper, Raya, along with a resilient defensive lineup, has played a significant role in this achievement. This summer, the team strengthened their goalkeeping options by acquiring Kepa from Chelsea, who rejuvenated his career during a loan spell at Bournemouth.

Current Season Insights

Raya has been the first-choice goalkeeper, playing every match in both the Premier League and Champions League this season, while Kepa has been limited to appearances in the Carabao Cup. To date, Arsenal has conceded only 11 goals across 25 matches.

However, rumors suggest that they have shown interest in Diant Ramaj, the goalkeeper from Heidenheim.

Profile of Diant Ramaj

Currently, Ramaj is on loan from Borussia Dortmund, who he joined over the summer from Ajax. Despite not having kept a clean sheet in his 15 Bundesliga appearances this season, his team finds itself battling in the relegation zone.

As per reports from journalist Christian Falk in Bild, Arsenal is keeping an eye on Ramaj to potentially enhance their goalkeeping depth for the future.

Falk noted, “Yes, Ramaj is indeed on Arsenal’s radar. The Heidenheim keeper is on loan from Dortmund, so discussions would need to take place with them.”

He further elaborated, “While Arsenal has a solid number one in David Raya, we’re primarily discussing backup options. Kepa Arrizabalaga, at 31 years old, and both players are contracted until 2028, making Ramaj a long-term prospect, yet certainly an attractive option for the club.”

No Immediate Rush for Arsenal

Currently, there seems to be no urgency for Arsenal to finalize a deal for Ramaj. Additionally, Borussia Dortmund would likely prefer not to lose Ramaj before 2026, wanting to evaluate his performance once he returns from his loan period at Heidenheim.

At 24 years old, Ramaj could be a valuable long-term asset, especially considering that clubs like Ajax and Dortmund have recognized his potential.

Despite Kepa’s limited playing time this season, there’s no indication that Arsenal regrets securing his services, as they remain content with their starting goalkeeper, Raya.

Future Transfer Talk

In other transfer news, there are whispers about Arsenal potentially parting ways with Gabriel Martinelli in the upcoming January transfer window. Speculation suggests that the Brazilian forward might be enticed by the prospect of joining a different league altogether in an ambitious move.