ARSENAL have reportedly agreed terms to sign goalkeeper Matt Turner from Major League Soccer side New England Revolution.
If the deal gets over the line, it could mean current No2 keeper Bernd Leno is allowed to leave.
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Turner, 27, was instrumental in America winning the Concacaf Gold Cup in August, with the player named as the tournament’s best shot-stopper.
Now, according to ESPN, ‘parties have agreed to terms on a summer transfer’ with ‘documents to be filed’.
But Turner is expected to see out the rest of the season in the US – meaning Leno might have to sit tight for a few more months.
Leno, who hasn’t featured in the Premier League since the 5-0 defeat against Manchester City on August 28, was omitted from Arsenal’s squad to face Liverpool recently.
Ramsdale retained his place between the sticks for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, while academy goalkeeper Karl Hein was named on the bench instead of the ex-Bayer Leverkusen ace.
Arsenal announced on social media that Leno has missed the game due to a back injury.
The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit in January, with Newcastle one of the clubs interested in securing his services.
According to 90min, Eddie Howe is eyeing up a swoop to bring the Germany international to St James’ Park.
They state that the Magpies have held conversations about a loan deal.
Newcastle would then be obliged to sign Leno on a permanent transfer should they beta the drop this season.
With Leno keen to feature in the World Cup this year, he knows he must be playing regular first-team football if he wishes to make Hansi Flick’s squad.
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