Arsenal contacts Wolves about signing Hale End academy graduate Dan Bentley as their backup goalkeeper for David Raya next season

According to reliable journalist David Ornstein, Arsenal are considering bringing back goalkeeper Dan Bentley, who came through their Hale End academy, as a backup option for David Raya next season.

Bentley, currently 30 years old, plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is reportedly keen on a return to Arsenal, even if it means being the third-choice goalkeeper.

Bentley joined Arsenal’s youth academy in 2001 and spent seven years there until 2008. This means he would automatically qualify as a homegrown player if he returned to the Emirates.

Beyond his skills on the pitch, Bentley is also valued for his excellent character and being a great fit for Arsenal’s current young squad culture.

However, Wolves wouldn’t want to lose their experienced goalkeeper this summer. Therefore, Arsenal would need to make a reasonable offer to convince them to sell.

Bringing in Bentley could be seen as a move to strengthen Arsenal’s depth in the goalkeeping position. David Raya is currently the number one goalkeeper, while Aaron Ramsdale is rumored to be leaving the club.