After a long time, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is in a comfortable position when it comes to goalkeepers. The Spaniard currently has two goalies who are both invited for their national teams. Aaron Ramsdale and Bernd Leno are on the lists of Gareth Southgate and Hansi Flick for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, but while the young Englishman got the call because he started to play games for the Gunners, the Stuttgart born Leno got the call, but is now moved to bench. And according to German media, Leno is contemplating a switch to Serie A if he continues to be on the bench until January.Pundits are questioning Arsenals new goalkeeper #AaronRamsdale #Arsenal sold #EmiMartinez to #AstonVilla for £20m who many claim to be one of the best GKs in the league. #BerndLeno cost less. Many are concerned about the amount of money spent on a unproven player! pic.twitter.com/TAr9qyogoz— GOONERGOSSIP (@GoonerGossip_) August 22, 2021 The timing of that switch is also interesting, since Bernd has been one of the better players in the last couple of years, and what’s even more interesting, coach Arteta didn’t give him any explanation for it.“There was no clear reason why I was out, just that it had nothing to do with my performance. He is the trainer, he decides. It’s difficult for me, of course, says Leno to Sport Bild.(3.00) BRIGHTON (3.15) ARSENAL (2.65)A possible switch in the January transfer window is on the cards, as Leno doesn’t want to miss the opportunity to earn his place in the Mannshaft for the World Cup. Current Serie A champion Inter Milan is looking for replacement for the 37-year old Samir Handanovic and Leno was even joking about the situation.“London is very beautiful, Milan is not bad either, and closer to my home city of Stuttgart. But I’m not really looking into that yet. I feel at home at Arsenal and in London. Only if nothing changes in my situation by winter would I have to think: What options do I have, how can I continue? But I concentrate on the work in training, I can’t influence everything else as of today” said the German.The sacrifice of a great North London Derby result – Xhaka out for three monthsSpeaking of Leno situation and, what’s even more important for Arteta, about Ramsdale coming from the bench and taking over Leno’s spot, Arsenal coach wasn’t bothered at all. He even switched the Leno question into a talk about reserve players making an impact.“It’s happening in different positions and you can see when players are coming in now, they are fully ready to take the place. Players are coming up and showing they are ready because the way they train and the way they behave is top. So after, they get rewarded when they have the minutes” said Arteta.
