Rangers Arsenal Karl Hein
(credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media)
Max Wilkins
Fri 8 August 2025 10:45, UK
Arsenal are keen to conduct business as Rangers continue to show interest in Karl Hein.
The Gers already have a number of goalkeeping options within their squad, but it appears that Russell Martin wants further reinforcements.
Jack Butland has begun the campaign in between the sticks, having previously been replaced by Liam Kelly at the end of last season.
With that being said, a new shot-stopping option could be in the pipeline at Ibrox as Arsenal look to move on Hein before the window shuts.
Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland with his hand on his head.
Jack Butland could face competition from Karl Hein at Rangers (Credit: Imago)
Arsenal give green light to Hein exit
The Light Blues have already shown a prior interest in the Estonia international, who looks set to end his seven-plus-year association with the Gunners.
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This comes off the back of a season in LaLiga for the 23-year-old, who performed well on a temporary switch to Real Valladolid.
Despite success in Spain, it appears that Mikel Arteta’s side are keen to part ways with the keeper ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
This has seen the Govan club enter the race to land the keeper, but they look set to face competition for his signature this summer.
A report from The Mirror (8 August) has suggested that Levante are keen on landing the Estonian on loan this summer.
Unfortunately for the Spaniards, Arsenal are favouring a permanent exit for Hein and are “actively encouraging bids” from elsewhere.
The Gers have showcased an interest and could benefit from the North London club’s willingness to part ways with their number 31.
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Rangers target Karl Hein.
Karl Hein could sign for Rangers from Arsenal this summer (Credit: Imago)
Rangers could now land Hein transfer
If Martin is keen to land a new keeper before the summer window comes to an end, the wantaway Gunner could prove to be a useful option.
This comes after a campaign featuring five clean sheets in LaLiga, despite starting for a side which ultimately finished bottom of the table.
Stat Karl Hein
Appearances 31
Minutes played 2790
Clean sheets 5
Karl Hein Real Valladolid stats 24/25
The opportunity to learn alongside Butland and Kelly could prove to be ideal for his career, something which could benefit the chances of a deal in G51.
It will be interesting to see how much Arteta could demand from his former side and whether Hein would welcome a move to Ibrox this summer.
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