On Transfer Deadline Day, Arsenal completed the loan signing of Neto from Bournemouth. This move comes as a response to the departure of Aaron Ramsdale, who has joined Southampton on a permanent deal. With David Raya as the only senior goalkeeper remaining, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acted swiftly to bolster his squad.
Initially, Arteta aimed to bring in Joan Garcia from Espanyol. Although Arsenal and Garcia had reached an agreement, Espanyol refused to lower their asking price, demanding the full €25 million to €30 million release clause. After a €20 million offer was rejected, Arsenal shifted their focus and secured Neto on loan. This deal addresses the immediate need for a reliable backup while ensuring stability in goalkeeping for the Gunners.