Arsenal have been linked with signing a forward all summer, and they have until 11pm tonight to bring one in before the curtain is drawn on the transfer market for 2024.
Gunner fans will be hoping for one attacking addition before the end of the day following permanent deals for Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori and Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, but it is a move for another goalie the North Londoners are currently closing in on.
Arsenal want to bring in Bournemouth captain Neto as a replacement for the outgoing Aaron Ramsdale, who is headed to Southampton.
The supporters are unlikely to be excited with the development, but it could end up being a masterclass from Arteta as the Brazilian will be joining the Gunners on loan.
The Neto deal is perfect for Arsenal as it frees up funds for a striker move in the coming hours.
The Emirates Stadium club have been wary of staying within the confines of the Profit and Sustainability Rules of the Premier League, and spending €30m on Espanyol goalie Joan Garcia could have made doing further business impossible.
Arteta has ditched a move for the La Liga star, and could end up signing both a new goalie and a top-class forward on transfer deadline day.
The likes of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman have been linked with Arsenal, while Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling has emerged as a late option.
They need plenty of cash to sign any of the aforementioned trio, and Arteta has given his side a chance, ensuring landing a cover for Raya did not cost a fee.
The decision could end up proving crucial both financially and in the title race, and it is up to Arsenal to complete a deal for a forward before the end of the day as one of the major hurdles has been cleared.
