UMVA has learned that Arsenal’s scouting machine has set its sights on Italian goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, a 25‑year‑old rising star from Atalanta.
The young custodian has already posted 17 clean sheets this season, a feat that has turned heads across Europe and positioned him as a future legend in the making.
Arsenal have been quietly monitoring him for more than a year, and insiders say a move could materialise in the coming weeks.
But the Gunners face a tough choice: their current first‑choice, David Raya, has been the league’s most reliable shot‑stopper, making it unlikely that Arsenal will trade him for a backup.
Carnesecchi, who is entering the peak of his career, would find a bench role at Arsenal a hindrance to his development and a step backwards.
Despite this, Arsenal’s relationship with the goalkeeper’s agent, who also represents Riccardo Calafiori, gives the club a potential advantage in negotiations.
The prospect of playing for a club that just lifted the Premier League trophy and reached the Champions League final is undeniably alluring for any player.
Atalanta, however, will not abandon a key talent without a fight, and their 2028‑dated contract could trigger a hefty premium.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the transfer window could become a battleground for two top clubs, each eager to secure the next generation of elite goalkeeping talent.
