Arsenal make ‘strong transfer bid for New England Revolution keeper Matt Turner with Newcastle interested in Bernd Leno’

ARSENAL have reportedly submitted an offer to bring New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner to the Emirates amid uncertainty around Bernd Leno’s future. The 27-year-old was instrumental in America winning the Concacaf Gold Cup in August, with the player named as the tournament’s best shot-stopper. And according to ESPN, the Gunners have made a ‘strong […]

ARSENAL have reportedly submitted an offer to bring New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner to the Emirates amid uncertainty around Bernd Leno’s future.

The 27-year-old was instrumental in America winning the Concacaf Gold Cup in August, with the player named as the tournament’s best shot-stopper.

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New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner is a reported January target for Arsenal[/caption]

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Gunners goalkeeper Bernd Leno has been linked with a move to Newcastle this month[/caption]

And according to ESPN, the Gunners have made a ‘strong bid’ for Taylor, who won the Supporters Shield with New England in 2021.

They state that the North London side are pushing for a deal to happen before the winter transfer window slams shut.

It has been said that the proposed fee is £5.5million rising to £7.3m – similar to Zack Steffen’s transfer to Manchester City in 2018.

The news outlet has also declared that the expectation is that Aaron Ramsdale’s back-up Leno will depart this month.

Leno, who hasn’t featured in the Premier League since the 5-0 defeat against Manchester City on August 28, was omitted from Arsenal’s squad to face Liverpool on Thursday.

Ramsdale retained his place between the sticks for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, while academy goalkeeper Karl Hein was named on the bench instead of the ex-Bayer Leverkusen ace.

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Arsenal announced on social media that Leno has missed the game due to a back injury.

The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit in January, with Newcastle one of the clubs interested in securing his services.

According to 90min, Eddie Howe is eyeing up a swoop to bring the Germany international to St James’ Park.

They state that the Magpies have held conversations about a loan deal.

Newcastle would then be obliged to sign Leno on a permanent transfer should they beta the drop this season.

With Leno keen to feature in the World Cup this year, he knows he must be playing regular first-team football if he wishes to make Hansi Flick’s squad.

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