Arsenal: 4 biggest transfer window questions remaining

3. What is the Long-Term Plan for the Goalkeeper Position?

Bernd Leno has entered the final two years of his contract, and it seems neither he nor the club are in any rush to extend it. Coming off a mediocre season, the German is currently the only senior option we have, as Mat Ryan has joined Real Sociedad on a permanent deal. So at the very least, we need an experienced backup, and possibly a long-term replacement as well.

In recent weeks Arsenal have been linked with a move for Sheffield United’s Aaron Ramsdale. The young Englishman enjoyed a fine second half to last season, which earned him a late call up to England’s Euro squad and he has been named Player of the Season by Bournemouth and the Blades in each of the last two seasons while both sides were relegated.

Still only 23, he clearly has a lot of potential, but the £40m (forty million pound) that Sheffield United are supposedly seeking is absurd. It’s ludicrous.

We’ll have to see how serious Arsenal’s interest is, or if there are alternative targets who are available at a more reasonable price.

All in all, I’d say sorting out the No. 1 goalkeeping position as well as a reliable backup should be near the top of our priorities for the summer window. The importance of having a competent keeper can never be overestimated.

As it is, if Leno is injured Alex Runarsson will be in between the sticks, and if a new home is eventually found for him, then there is 19-year-old Arthur Okonkwo without a single Premier League minute under his belt left to man the fort.