David Raya is enjoying another excellent season at Arsenal, but Mikel Arteta will always want to compete for a place in the squad, with Gunners scouts eyeing the signing of a new goalkeeper.
Arsenal are planning to give long-term competition to David Raya after sending scouts to monitor on-loan Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Dianto Ramaj. Gunners star Raya is locked in as No. 1 this season, with summer signing Kepa Arrizabalaga restricted to just two appearances.
At 31, Kepa is a year older than Raya and is unlikely to be a long-term replacement even if Raya loses his gloves for whatever reason. Arsenal also have 19-year-old Tommy Thetford and 20-year-old Alexei Rojas on their roster, but could be looking to add a more established shot-stopper to Ramaj.
The former Germany youth international has replaced club legend Kevin Muller on loan at Heidenheim this season. Ramage signed a four-and-a-half year contract with Dortmund in February after a spell with Ajax.
According to German newspaper Sport, his performances have attracted the attention of various clubs, including Arsenal. The Gunners claimed to have flown scouts to Germany to watch Ramage play.
No formal approach has been made and the 24-year-old is currently set to return to Dortmund at the end of this season. However, his future at his parent club is uncertain, with Gregor Korbel currently BVB’s clear first choice.
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Therefore, Ramage may consider a move in 2026. Of course, that wouldn’t be very good for Kepa and Arteta is a big fan of his.
“David has been incredibly good for us over the last few years and Kepa knew that when he came in, but he’s ready to fight,” the Arsenal manager said before Kepa made his second appearance for the Gunners in October.
“If I had to highlight behavior in that dressing room and culture, I would probably put him number one because, again, he came to a different environment after winning almost everything in football.”
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“He’s been with the national team, Chelsea, Real Madrid, big, big clubs, but he comes here and behaves every day as if tomorrow’s training session is the most important session of his life.
“He’s going to have a chance to play and he’s in a really good situation and I’m sure if he plays tomorrow he’s going to be a really, really good player. I think Kepa has raised the level and he’s created a really great environment for everyone to shine and I think it’s all down to him.”
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