Dan Bentley has been conspicuously absent from the Wolves kit release, fueling speculation of a potential move to Arsenal. As Wolves unveiled their new kits for the upcoming season, notable absence of Bentley was noted, with only Jose Sa and Tom King featured as the goalkeepers.
The ex-Brentford and Bristol City goalkeeper has been a subject of interest from Arsenal, with the Gunners making multiple bids for his services. Wolves have rejected a third offer from Arsenal, rumored to be in the region of £300,000, as they hold out for a fee of at least £1 million.
With just a year left on his contract, Wolves are only willing to part ways with Bentley if the transfer fee can be reinvested into the squad. Arsenal, on the other hand, are evaluating their goalkeeping options, especially with David Raya’s permanent signing from Brentford.
Raya’s emergence as the first-choice under Mikel Arteta has pushed Aaron Ramsdale to the bench for most of last season. Ramsdale, not content with a backup role, has been linked with a move away from Arsenal as he expressed his desire to play regularly.
Despite Arteta’s claims of managing both Ramsdale and Raya, the speculation surrounding Ramsdale’s future persists. Bentley’s ties to Arsenal, having started his youth career at the club, and his familiarity with Gunners’ goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana, further add intrigue to the transfer saga.
Karl Hein, Arsenal’s third-choice goalkeeper from the previous season, is expected to be loaned out, highlighting the need for Arteta to reinforce his goalkeeping department. The signing of a new short-term contract by Hein underscores the imminent changes in Arsenal’s goalkeeping setup.
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As the transfer window progresses, the uncertainty surrounding Dan Bentley’s future at Wolves and potential move to Arsenal adds another layer of intrigue to Arsenal’s goalkeeping situation. With the goalkeeping landscape in flux, fans eagerly anticipate how Arteta navigates through the evolving dynamics within the squad.
