Arsenal set for new Chelsea transfer battle as SHOCK Raya claim made

Tom Weber

• Updated: 9 May 2024 15:30 BST
• 3 min read

Arsenal are interested in Jordan Pickford, according to a sensational report.

The Gunners made a massive call before the season when they replaced solid number-one Aaron Ramsdale with Brentford loanee David Raya. Despite some wobbly moments, the Spaniard has been a good signing for Mikel Arteta and Fabrizio Romano has claimed that his deal was already pretty much made permanent in late 2023.

Now, however, TEAMtalk reports that there has been a 'fresh development' that has cast doubt on Raya's future. The outlet asserts that Arsenal have begun taking an interest in Jordan Pickford.

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The Everton shot-stopper has for weeks been touted as a candidate to get sold due to the club's Profit and Sustainability problems and Arsenal are the latest side to be linked with the England number one.

Arsenal to battle Chelsea for Pickford?

In recent times, Chelsea emerged as one of the top potential destinations for Pickford, with Robert Sanchez failing to impress and Djordje Petrovic being solid but unspectacular.

Pickford would have been a short to medium-term solution to the goalkeeper problem at Stamford Bridge, but FootballTransfers explained that there are better, more elite options out there.

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Though it seems that Arsenal and Chelsea are set to lock horns for Pickford's signature, the Blues appear to have heeded our advice and also looked at different players. One of the stars we mentioned as being well clear of Pickford was Emi Martinez.

Now, TBR Football claims that the World Cup winner has emerged on Chelsea's radar ahead of the summer after already having been a target last year. Aston Villa, like Everton, may be forced to sell this summer to balance the books. Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale has also been mentioned as a possible option in recent days again.