Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow is high on Arsenal’s shortlist of goalkeepers this summer, according to a report from the Netherlands.
![Arsenal place Feyenoord 26yo high on transfer shortlist 1 ROME, ITALY: Justin Bijlow of Feyenoord gestures during the UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between AS Roma and Feyenoord at Stadio Olimpico on April 20, 2023. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)](https://dailycannon.com/static/uploads/2024/05/as-roma-v-feyenoord-quarterfinal-second-leg-uefa-europa-league.jpg)
Dutch outlet De Telegraaf report that both Arsenal and Liverpool have Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow high on their goalkeeping shortlist this summer.
De Telegraaf claim Arsenal are looking to recruit a strong alternative to David Raya, who is ready to step in and compete for the number-one spot, and they sent scouts to watch Bijlow on at least four occasions in the 2023/24 Champions League.
The Gunners are reportedly keen to make a decision on a new goalkeeper in the coming weeks, and Bijlow is considered a very serious option.
![Arsenal place Feyenoord 26yo high on transfer shortlist 2 ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: Felipe Anderson of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Justin Bijlow of Feyenoord during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Feyenoord and SS Lazio at Feyenoord Stadium on November 03, 2022. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)](https://dailycannon.com/static/uploads/2024/05/feyenoord-v-ss-lazio-group-f-uefa-europa-league.jpg)
The report suggests that Arsenal see Bijlow as a good fit for their attacking style, and they view his age (26) favourably, wanting a slightly more experienced goalkeeper.
Bijlow has made 143 appearances for Feyenoord, he’s played in the Champions League, and he’s made eight appearances for his country.
If not for a couple of unfortunately-timed injuries over the last 12 months, he could have been in contention to start at the Euros. He’s in the Dutch preliminary squad, so perhaps it’s not too late.
![Arsenal place Feyenoord 26yo high on transfer shortlist 3 ENSCHEDE, NETHERLANDS: Justin Bijlow of Netherlands in action during the UEFA Nations League 2022/23 third-place match between Netherlands and Italy at FC Twente Stadium on June 18, 2023. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)](https://dailycannon.com/static/uploads/2024/05/netherlands-v-italy-uefa-nations-league-2022-23-third-place-match.jpg)
Those injuries are worth mentioning, with Bijlow suffering two wrist fractures and a calf injury since the start of 2023. He’s missed 41 games for club and country over the last year and a half.
Yet the goalkeeper still managed to make 24 appearances in 2023/24, keeping nine clean sheets.