Arsenal are reportedly checking the goalkeeper market in case Kepa Arrizabalaga leaves the Emirates this summer, with Illan Meslier now emerging as a live contingency option.
Sky Sports lists the Gunners as keeping tabs on the former Leeds United goalkeeper, while Get French Football News reports that Arsenal are scouring the market because there are doubts over Kepa’s future as David Raya’s deputy.
Mikel Arteta Gets A Low-Cost Goalkeeper Option
Meslier’s appeal is obvious. He has English football experience, is still only 26, and would arrive without the same fee pressure attached to a starting-level target. That matters for a club already managing a busy summer of attacking and midfield priorities.
The risk is just as clear. Meslier lost his Leeds place after a difficult spell, so this would not be a glamour move. It would be a squad-structure decision: protect Raya, replace Kepa if required, and avoid overpaying for a number two.
For Andrea Berta, the attraction is flexibility. A low-cost goalkeeper route would leave Arsenal’s larger summer budget focused on outfield upgrades rather than an expensive reserve role.
ReadArsenal has already tracked how previous Kepa selection calls shaped Arteta’s cup planning.
This update suggests the club are now preparing for the next version of that same problem before it becomes urgent.