Arsenal Have Set Their Sights On This Serie A Keeper: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?

Arsenal are ready to enter a summer tug-of-war for Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi after Corriere dello Sport reported that the Gunners have identified the 25-year-old as a prime target ahead of next season. Mikel Arteta’s side will not have a clear run at the Italy international, however, with Manchester United also monitoring the situation as both Premier League giants look to bolster their options between the posts.

Carnesecchi’s stock has risen sharply during a campaign in which he has started 35 matches for Atalanta, shipping 33 goals and registering 14 clean sheets across all competitions. Those numbers have established him as one of Serie A’s most reliable custodians and convinced Arsenal’s recruitment team that he could provide genuine competition for current No. 1 David Raya.

Standing 1.91 m tall, the Bergamo-based keeper commands his six-yard box with authority, punching or claiming crosses with confidence. Equally important for a side that builds from the back, Carnesecchi is composed with the ball at his feet and uses quick reflexes to pull off decisive stops when Atalanta are placed under sustained pressure.

Yet any deal will require heavy lifting in the negotiating room. Carnesecchi’s contract does not expire until June 2028, meaning Atalanta are under no immediate pressure to cash in and can demand a premium fee this summer. The size of that outlay may determine whether Arsenal press ahead or explore alternative markets.

Arteta has shown a willingness to invest in goalkeepers who fit his tactical blueprint, and the Spaniard views Carnesecchi as a long-term solution capable of challenging for domestic and European honours. At 25, the goalkeeper is approaching his peak years, offering resale value and room for further development under the Arsenal boss’s renowned coaching staff.

The looming question is whether Carnesecchi can translate his Serie A form to the faster, more physical environment of the Premier League. If he can, Arsenal believe they will have secured a custodian capable of pushing Raya and raising performance levels across the squad.

With Manchester United also on the prowl, Arsenal may need to act swiftly and decisively. Arteta faces a pivotal decision: commit significant resources to land Carnesecchi now, or risk missing out on a goalkeeper who could define the club’s goalkeeping department for the next decade.