Werder Bremen are now the favourites to sign Karl Hein from Arsenal, readying a bid for the goalkeeper’s permanent transfer.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA: Karl Hein of Arsenal FC looks on during the first half against AFC Bournemouth at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 24, 2024. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images
Ryan Taylor reports for the Mirror that Werder Bremen are readying a permanent approach to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein this summer.
Taylor writes that Werder Bremen are now strong favourites for Hein, stealing in ahead of Levante.
Levante had preferred a loan move for the goalkeeper, but Arsenal want a sale. With Eintracht Frankfurt signing Werder Bremen’s first-choice goalkeeper Michael Zetterer, Hein is a potential replacement.
Arsenal's Karl Hein controls the ball during the pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on July 27, 2024. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images
The report adds that Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker has played a role in facilitating a potential transfer, given his contacts at Werder Bremen.
The Gunners have been looking for between £3m and £5m for the goalkeeper, whose contract reportedly expires in 2026.
For the time being, Hein remains in training with Arsenal, taking part in Wednesday’s open training session at the Emirates Stadium.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Goalkeeper Karl Hein of Arsenal makes a save during the match against Liverpool FC at Lincoln Financial Field on July 31, 2024. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images
Hein missed the Asia tour of Singapore and Hong Kong due to a thumb injury, but he’s since returned to fitness.
Yet with Arsenal having David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga, with young Tommy Setford as a third-choice option, the goalkeeper appears surplus to requirements and remains absent from recent matchday squads.
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