The order of the day at Arsenal is a new goalkeeper, at least this week, and it looks like Arsenal are looking to Europe to secure theirs.

What’s amusing to see is the conflicting information in the reports, but there’s likely some truth in both.

Marchetti

Lazio’s Federico Marchetti is being seriously considered. The 30 year-old was almost signed when he was at Cagliari, but ultimately no deal materialised.

He’s experienced but not so old as to need replacing in a few years time. One of a few valid options (though it’s not hard to enter the ‘better than Valdes’ bracket).

Adler

One to watch out for is Hamburg’s Rene Adler. The German was number 1 for Germany before his injury and can challenge Manuel Neuer when at his best. Hamburg would accept a bid of around £8 million, which is far more reasonable than the £15 million mooted for the likes of Mignolet and Begovic.

Arsenal have sent scouts to watch him almost weekly, which is a sign of a move being seriously considered. At only 28 he’d be a sure-fire Number 1.

Other goalkeepers will be linked, but these two would be excellent signings. Which probably means they won’t join. Is Sebastien Frey still around...?

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