Arsenal appear to be planning a huge goalkeeper shuffle this summer.

First, the club want to make David Raya’s loan move permanent, having included a £27 million buy option in his temporary deal last summer.

And, with Aaron Ramsdale’s future uncertain, Arsenal are prepared to make a wise financial decision by potentially selling him for a large sum and obtaining a cost-effective successor.

Ramsdale, who now earns over £100,000 per week, is rumored to be on the move, with Arsenal expected to demand a transfer cost of around £30 million. Ramsdale’s exit would not only free up a significant percentage of the pay bill, but would also put new funds into the club’s coffers, giving it more freedom in the transfer market.

According to trusted football journalist Fabrizio Romano (via Caught Offside), Arsenal are actively looking for a replacement when Ramsdale leaves. According to Romano, “With Aaron Ramsdale’s future in doubt, Arsenal will also 100% bring in a new backup goalkeeper this summer.”

This declaration demonstrates the club’s proactive attitude to ensuring squad depth and competitiveness.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is one of the names being explored; however, his current situation at Juventus is unknown, making a return to North London questionable at this time.

Arsenal could consider Álvaro Valles, an under-the-radar prospect with a one-year deal and a potential price tag of around £5 million.

Valles’ current weekly salary of around £2,000 is far lower than Ramsdale’s. Valles, who has been carefully monitored by Arsenal, may provide the club with a dependable backup option with room for growth. His low wage demands would ensure that Arsenal’s wage structure remains balanced, which is critical for long-term team management.

Arsenal’s attitude to the goalkeeper transition reflects a larger policy of financial conservatism paired with competitive drive. Arsenal may reallocate resources more effectively across other areas of the squad by releasing Ramsdale for a substantial amount and selecting for a less expensive but promising replacement. The club is anticipated to recruit a defender, midfielder, and forward.