Arsenal legend Ian Wright has made a stunning request to Edu and Mikel Arteta, urging them to swiftly secure the services of Alvaro Valles, the goalkeeper for Las Palmas, as the club gears up for the summer transfer window.
Reports emerging from Spain suggest that Arsenal is closely monitoring Valles, who has garnered attention not only from the Gunners but also from Aston Villa and Real Betis.
Valles, aged 26, began his football journey in the youth setup of Real Madrid before establishing himself as a key figure for Las Palmas in La Liga this season.
Despite his team currently occupying ninth place in the Spanish top-flight, Valles has been a standout performer, guiding his side to victories over formidable opponents like Villarreal and Sevilla.
With an impressive tally of 129 appearances for Las Palmas, Valles’ contract is set to expire in the summer of 2025.
While speculation surrounds his potential move to Arsenal, Villa, or Betis, Valles remains focused on finishing the ongoing 2023-24 campaign with Las Palmas before contemplating his future options.
Arsenal’s interest in securing a new goalkeeper has intensified amid reports suggesting that Aaron Ramsdale could depart the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season.
Ramsdale, who has relinquished the No.1 spot to David Raya this season, faced scrutiny after committing a notable error in a match against Brentford.
Notably, Raya was unavailable for selection in that game due to a loan agreement.
In addition to Valles, Arsenal has been linked with another goalkeeper, Patrick Schulte, who currently plies his trade for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Schulte, aged 23, made a significant impact by helping his team clinch the 2023 MLS Cup in his debut season.
Moreover, he earned his maiden international cap for the United States in January during a friendly encounter against Slovenia.
The Gunners’ pursuit of Valles and Schulte underscores their ambition to bolster their goalkeeping options ahead of the upcoming season.
With speculation swirling around Ramsdale’s future and the need for reinforcements in goal, Arsenal aims to secure top talent to strengthen their squad for the challenges ahead.
