Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks set to give goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo a promotion into the first-team next season, according to The Athletic’s journalist, James McNicholas.
Speaking about the goalkeeper situation on the Arsecast Podcast, McNicholas said: “There’s a couple of keepers, Alex Runarsson and Arthur Okonkwo.
“I think there’s a chance that Okonkwo might be third-choice next season.
“I believe Karl Hein is going to go out on loan, but I had been led to believe that they might look to bring in somebody more experienced to be the third choice.
“That’s what a lot of these big clubs do these days, Scott Carson’s about to win the treble!
“I think Arsenal made enquiries over a couple of keepers of a similar profile, experienced veterans who would just be an emergency stopgap.”
The young keeper was a regular feature for their youth sides but has never made a senior appearance during his time at the Emirates.
2022/23 saw the keeper spend the first half of the season on loan in League Two with Crewe where he kept 10 clean sheets in 26 outings.
Okonkwo was then loaned out to Austrian side Sturm Graz in the second half of the campaign.
The 21-year-old made 17 appearances for Graz and kept six clean sheets. He was also instrumental in them capturing the Austrian cup. Now, he looks set to return to north London and battle for game time with Aaron Ramsdale and co.
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