Arsenal is keen on securing one of the players who was among Arne Slot’s initial transfer targets when he was with Liverpool.
Arsenal will rival Liverpool to sign Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow this summer, according to reports.
Arsenal is set to compete with Liverpool for the signature of Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow this summer. With David Raya’s permanent transfer from Brentford nearing completion and Aaron Ramsdale likely to depart, the Gunners are seeking alternatives in goal.
Reports suggest that Newcastle United have made an opening offer for Ramsdale, leaving Mikel Arteta in need of a replacement. De Telegraaf reports that Arsenal is interested in Bijlow, who would compete with Raya for the number one spot. Albert Stuivenberg, Arteta’s assistant at Arsenal, sees Bijlow as an ideal fit for the team’s system.
However, Liverpool is also in the race for the 26-year-old goalkeeper, who has played under their new manager, Arne Slot, for the past three seasons. While Slot rates Bijlow highly, Liverpool’s interest predates his arrival, as they scouted the goalkeeper during Feyenoord’s Champions League matches this season.
Despite Alisson Becker’s undisputed status as Liverpool’s number one, Bijlow’s potential arrival raises questions about the future of Caoimhin Kelleher. The Irish international, who has been a reliable backup goalkeeper, is reportedly seeking a new challenge.