So, Arsenal's supposedly getting pretty serious about snatching up Wolverhampton Wanderers' goalie, Daniel Bentley. With their main guy at the goal still kind of a hot topic, the Gunners are all about finding a solid backup to keep things tight.
What's Happening with Arsenal's Goalies Right Now
Over the last year, Arsenal's had a bit of a kerfuffle with their goalkeeping situation. David Raya took Aaron Ramsdale's spot as the main man, but Ramsdale's move out isn't totally set in stone yet because they haven't gotten a good enough deal for him. They did keep Karl Hein around with a new contract and picked up a young gun named Tommy Setford from Ajax, who'll start with the kids' team for now. But Arteta's still got his eye out for another goalie who's been around the block a bit.
Arsenal Going After Bentley
Arsenal's been trying to get Wolves to sell them Bentley, and they made an offer that didn't go down well at first. Now, they've upped the ante to £300,000, hoping to get Wolves to bite. But Wolves aren't playing ball unless they get around £1 million, according to The Sun.
Why Bentley Might Be Into Joining Arsenal
Bentley's 31 now, so if he goes to Arsenal, he'd be the third-string goalie, which means not a lot of playing time. But, he's from London and used to play for their youth teams, so coming back might feel like home. Plus, he's barely seen the field with Wolves in the last year and a half, so maybe a change of scenery would be nice.
The Bottom Line
Arsenal's really pushing to get Bentley on their team to beef up their goalie situation. They're haggling over the price tag, but if they can work it out, it could be a sweet deal for everyone. We'll keep you posted on what happens with this potential transfer saga.
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