Arsenal are interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Jason Steele this summer as they prepare for life without Aaron Ramsdale, according to the Evening Standard.
The England international is set to leave the Gunners at the end of the campaign after losing his starting berth to David Raya, and they are on the lookout for replacements.
Arsenal want to sign a homegrown goalkeeper to help them comply with Premier League squad rules, and Steele fits the bill.
The North Londoners are also interested in bringing back Wojciech Szczesny, while Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj remains very much on their radar.
However, a move for Steele appears to be more appealing as the Gunners want to sign a homegrown goalie amid uncertainty over the futures of a number of their homegrown players in their squad, with the likes of Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe, James Hillson and Reiss Nelson all likely to join Ramsdale is seeking greener pastures.
The Brighton star still has two years left on his contract and whether he is open to playing second fiddle to Raya remains to be seen having had to be rotated with Bart Verbruggen this season.
Seagulls manager Roberto de Zerbi claimed last November that Steele was one of the secrets to their success last season, and Arsenal could do with such a top goalie as their backup.
The 33-year-old has featured in 22 games across all competitions this term, with his concentration and penalty-saving skills some of his strengths.
The former England youth international also loves to come off his line often and is comfortable with playing out from the back given the style of play at Brighton.
Arsenal need a quality goalkeeper if Ramsdale moves on, but whether they can convince Steele to join them remains to be seen.
