Napoli ‘want to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech on loan’
Cech, who is entering the final year of his contract, swapped west for north London in the summer of 2015 and has been Arsenal’s undisputed first choice ever since
NAPOLI are reportedly targeting a loan move for Petr Cech.
Cech, 36, who is entering the final year of his contract, swapped west for north London in the summer of 2015 and has been Arsenal’s undisputed first choice ever since.
However, recently appointed Arsenal boss Unai Emery is expected to sign a new younger goalkeeper this summer, paving Cech to potentially move to Napoli, according to Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport
The report claims new Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti could turn to his former Chelsea No.1 Cech if Arsenal sanction the 36-year-old’s departure this summer.
While the Gunners have been linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen keeper Bernd Leno.
Arsenal are said to be confident of wrapping up a £22m deal for Leno imminently.
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Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller recently explained to Bild: “Leno can leave but only on our terms.
“We are still in constant and open exchange with Bernd and his manager. be easier to complete.
“Leno already had a concrete offer from Napoli in 2017, but we didn't have an equivalent backup at the time.
“He had to stay and he did really well last season, but we thought Bernd's desire to leave would resurface and so with the arrival of Lukas Hradecky, we have a high quality successor.”
Leverkusen are thought to want a minimum of £17.5m to part with their influential star.
