Arsenal chasing shock upgrade on major star: report

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Image credit: Getty Images)

Arsenal are said to be in the market for a major summer upgrade.

The Gunners lead the way in the Premier League title race and are currently five points clear of Manchester City in second, after their huge 4-1 win at Tottenham.

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With four trophies still to play for, exercising squad depth has never been clearer at the Emirates Stadium this season.

Viktor Gyokeres has helped to carry the burden in attack, with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz having only just returned from their respective injury setbacks.

Viktor Gyokeres in action for Arsenal (Image credit: Getty Images)

But it is in the goalkeeper department where the rumour mill is starting to turn, with David Raya's position reported now under threat, according to reports from Italy.

Corrieredellosport say that Arsenal and Manchester United are closely watching Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi with intent, after a string of solid performances this season in Serie A.

The 25-year-old has so far kept 10 clean sheets in 26 Italian top-flight games, with Juventus another side who are keeping a keen eye on him ahead of the summer months.

Having made 83 saves and conceded 22 goals, Carnesecchi is leading the way in 2026 for clean sheets in Serie A, too, with no goalkeeper ahead of him in terms of that standout metric.

Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi is liked by Arsenal (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Gunners do still have Kepa Arrizabalaga and Tommy Setford as their number two and three's respectively, but providing even more competition for the duo and Raya remains a possibility.

Kepa is under contract until 2028, with Raya having recently signed an extension that takes his terms at the Emirates Stadium through to the same year, albeit with a further year attached to it.

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Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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