Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto is set to have a medical at Arsenal this morning ahead of completing a move before the transfer window closes, according to BBC journalist Kris Temple.
The Gunners are bringing in the veteran Brazilian to replace Aaron Ramsdale, who is joining Southampton after a medical yesterday.
Neto is joining Arsenal on loan for the rest of the campaign, and while he is joining as the second-choice goalie, the former Barcelona man will be looking to challenge David Raya for a place in the starting XI.
Arsenal had Joan Garcia on their radar to replace Ramsdale, but the deal has all but collapsed as Espanyol wanted his €30 million release clause activated to sell him.
Neto is bringing the experience and quality manager Mikel Arteta wants in a goalie, with 327 appearances under his belt over the last 16 years.
The veteran started his career with Brazilian top-flight club Athletico Paranaense before moving to Europe in January 2011 to join Italian Serie A club Fiorentina.
He moved to Juventus in 2015 before heading to La Liga after two seasons, playing for Valencia and Barcelona.
Neto joined Bournemouth in 2022 and immediately established himself as the first choice, with 61 Premier League games.
He has kept 13 clean sheets in those games and is perfect for Arsenal.
The Cherries signed Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea yesterday. Manager Andoni Iraola will make the Spaniard his first choice, which has opened the door fro Neto to leave.
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