Arsenal are reportedly ‘very interested’ in signing Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi this summer, according to Tutto Atalanta.
The Gunners ended the 2025-26 campaign on a high, claiming their first Premier League title in 22 years and looking to strengthen further.
TuttoAtalanta claims Arsenal are planning to sign a new goalkeeper and have identified Carnesecchi as their primary target.
The 25-year-old could be available for £35 million, with Atalanta reportedly unwilling to accept anything less for their shot-stopper.
Arsenal already have an established relationship with Carnesecchi’s agent Alessandro Lucci, who also represents Riccardo Calafiori, potentially smoothing any negotiations.
Kepa Arrizabalaga joined the Gunners as deputy to David Raya last summer and has largely performed competently in the backup role.
Barring a significant error in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, Arrizabalaga has earned praise and backing from manager Mikel Arteta.
Carnesecchi would represent a potential upgrade in terms of reflexes, though his distribution statistics raise questions about his suitability for Arsenal’s style.
The Italian managed a passing accuracy of just 66% in Serie A last season, relying more heavily on long balls with nearly seven per appearance on average.
With David Raya firmly established as the undisputed number one in both the Premier League and Champions League, regular minutes would be difficult for Carnesecchi to secure.
Any move therefore appears unlikely unless Arrizabalaga pushes for an exit, as a player of Carnesecchi’s quality would demand guaranteed playing time.
Analysts suggest the speculation may be agent-driven rather than reflecting genuine advanced interest from Arsenal’s recruitment team.
Carnesecchi could ultimately pursue a more prominent role elsewhere, with Inter Milan reportedly seeking a replacement for Yann Sommer among his potential destinations.