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Arsenal agree deal to sign Bournemouth captain Neto on loan

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is set to leave the Gunners and join Southampton on a permanent deal.

Arsenal are set to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan deal
Arsenal are set to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan deal (Nigel French/PA)
By PA Sport Staff

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan deal, the PA news agency understands.

The Gunners’ move for the 35-year-old Cherries captain is a straight switch with no obligation or option to buy.

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is set to move from Arsenal to Southampton
England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is set to move from Arsenal to Southampton (Adam Davy/PA)

Neto’s arrival in north London will pave the way for England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to complete a permanent move to Southampton.

Bournemouth signed Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a season-long loan deal on Thursday, with the Spain international having extended his contract at Stamford Bridge by a year to 2026.