Arsenal could ‘reactivate’ efforts to sign player – Contacts already in place, fancies PL move

The departure of Petr Cech means Arsenal are being linked with goalkeepers.

However, the Spanish media are pushing forward options which would surely be first choice, and largely ignoring the existence of Bernd Leno.

Earlier this week it was claimed in Valencia that the Gunners are keen on Neto. Los Ches’ stopper had impressed Unai Emery, and talks had already been held with the player’s entourage.

Arsenal were said to have already made an offer, on personal terms, and Neto hadn’t been too tempted by it.

Now, Marca suggest Jasper Cillessen could be an option. Barcelona need to raise money to help their incomings, and the Dutchman has already made it clear he’d like to be first choice elsewhere.

The Spanish newspaper explains the contacts are already in place, because Arsenal held talks with him last summer. In the end they didn’t submit an offer to the Catalan club.

It’s stated the Premier League side could now ‘reactive’ their efforts to make the signing.

Over in Portugal, it’s believed the Barca player is close to joining Benfica, but there could still be issues over the transfer fee.