According to a source, Fulham have begun negotiations with Arsenal approximately signing goalkeeper Bernd Leno for the duration of the summer switch window.
When he became sold for approximately £22 million from Bayer Leverkusen in 2018, Leno was signed because the first-desire shot-stopper at the Emirates Stadium. However, during the 2021-22 season, he changed into demoted to the backup option.
Last summer time, Mikel Arteta delivered in Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United, and the 24-yr-old went directly to make 34 Premier League appearances for Mikel Arteta's crew, proscribing Leno to just four.
The 30-12 months-vintage's gambling time is probably constrained even in addition subsequent season, as goalkeeper Matt Turner is due to be part of the club from the MLS's New England Revolution this summer, after a contract struck returned in February.
As a end result, the German has been related with a circulate away from Arsenal this summer, with Benfica formerly expressing an interest. However, consistent with The Athletic, Fulham are currently leading the race for his offerings.
According to the file, Leno is the main goal for Marco Silva's crew, albeit no settlement has but been reached.
It keeps with the goalkeeper's desire to live in London, which Fulham can offer, notwithstanding the fact that he's one in every of several choices beneath consideration by the club, which includes Lazio's Thomas Strakosha.
Leno has made a hundred twenty five appearances for the Gunners for the reason that moving from the Bundesliga to the Premier League.
