Arsenal are eyeing Patrick Schulte as a potential replacement for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, according to a report.

COLUMBUS, OHIO: Patrick Schulte of Columbus Crew looks on during the second half against the Los Angeles FC during the 2023 MLS Cup at Lower.com Field on December 09, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO: Patrick Schulte of Columbus Crew looks on during the second half against the Los Angeles FC during the 2023 MLS Cup at Lower.com Field on December 09, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Telegraph report that Arsenal are eyeing Patrick Schulte as a potential summer signing, if Aaron Ramsdale leaves the club.

The report states that Ramsdale may move for regular football this summer, and Arsenal have started looking at potential replacements.

Schulte of MLS side Columbus Crew has reportedly been on Arsenal’s radar for a while, and that interest will only have strengthened since his international debut against Slovenia in January.

COLUMBUS, OHIO: Patrick Schulte of the Columbus Crew makes a save during the first half of the match against the Chicago Fire FC at Lower.com Field on March 9, 2024. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO: Patrick Schulte of the Columbus Crew makes a save during the first half of the match against the Chicago Fire FC at Lower.com Field on March 9, 2024. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

At club level, Schulte has made 43 appearances for the Columbus Crew, keeping 11 clean sheets. He’s conceded three goals in five games so far this year.

Arsenal have had relative success recruiting from the MLS in the past, making quick profits on Auston Trusty and Matt Turner. Turner’s situation is particularly comparable, given he’s also a goalkeeper with international experience.

But Schulte would need to prove he could be a worthy alternative to David Raya when the Spaniard is unavailable, not just a player capable of making Arsenal a little money when sold.

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LONDON, ENGLAND: David Raya of Arsenal makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Raya is technically only on loan from Brentford, but Arsenal have already reportedly decided to activate his purchase option this summer.