Leno has been on Arsenal’s books since 2018 following a transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.
For much of his time in north London Leno was Arsenal’s no.1 shot-stopper. He has made 125 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions, keeping 37 clean sheets.
However, following the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United last summer, Leno fell seriously out of favour under Mikel Arteta.
The German made just four Premier League appearances last season and was quickly dropped once the Gunners reached the League Cup semi-finals.
As a result, it was not too surprising to see Fulham looking to make a move for the 30-year-old. What is pretty surprising, though, is the low fee Arsenal have reportedly accepted.
As per David Ornstein, Leno’s Fulham medical is almost done. Arsenal will net just £3m up front for the keeper, on top of an extra £1m based on Premier League appearances.
🚨 Bernd Leno medical at Fulham almost complete. Permanent move from Arsenal worth £3m + £1m based on PL apps + £2m if stay in PL once + £2m if twice. Totals £8m after add-ons. Contract 3yrs + #FFC have option of 4th. With @peterrutzler @TheAthleticUK #AFC https://t.co/XqDfZntu78
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 2, 2022
This has bemused many Arsenal fans online, with just some of the reaction shown below:
…… what in the world….. https://t.co/eiQ0sICTyC pic.twitter.com/CTi0QwmRaB
— Talitha Maddison (@TalithaMaddison) August 2, 2022
This is robbery omds https://t.co/1q0V7FSmoF
— Spencer (@_castro96) August 2, 2022
What is the shocking sale from arsenal😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/Afnd0PhmqU
— Ollie (@AFCOllie2) August 2, 2022
Basically 4m plus vibes 😭 https://t.co/nYiB8r17MW
— Al-Amin Läms (@AM_Saleh_1) August 2, 2022
Omo see pricing 😂😭 https://t.co/o2psdG0XqY
— OlaOG🍚🪵 (@OlaOG_AFC) August 2, 2022
we are horrible at selling https://t.co/grpYKvbj5V
— Datta (@prahladb1999) August 2, 2022
What kind of rubbish deal is this 🤷♂️😂😂💔🤦🏾♂️ @Xahraddeen_ https://t.co/oz48l2F7m0
— Abdoul (@abdulprofff) August 2, 2022
What is this fee smh. https://t.co/B8HM87TGC1
— 𝑅Ø𝐵 🇻🇦 (@JakeSmithbob) August 2, 2022
