Arsenal transfer news: David Ospina allowed to leave despite Petr Cech rumours

David Ospina

Ospina was No 2 behind Petr Cech last season with Unai Emery also signing Bernd Leno this summer.

There is doubt over Cech’s future though with former club Chelsea linked to a surprise move for the Czech keeper.

Leno is expected to be Emery’s No 1 but with Cech potentially leaving, it could leave Arsenal short on goalkeepers.

Even so, the Evening Standard report that the Gunners will allow Ospina to leave if he finds a new club.

Besiktas have been strongly linked with the Colombian as the Turkish club could lose their current keeper.

Fulham are in the hunt for Fabri but Besiktas aren’t alone in their chase for Ospina.

Boca Juniors could lure him back to South America while Fenerbahce are also believed to be interested.

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour believes there will be no issue with Ospina leaving the club as he insists Cech will remain.

“I’m very happy with the signing of Bernd Leno, though I think Petr Cech will still be the first-choice goalkeeper,” he said.

“Leno is a young goalkeeper with great potential who’ll be looking to put as much pressure on Cech as possible.

“Goalkeeper is a vital position and Arsenal need a fantastic goalkeeper to be successful, so we need to hope Cech can pass on the torch to Leno for the years to come.

“Cech won’t be looking to leave this summer and Arsenal will be counting on him being No 1.

“I think Ospina will leave the club this summer, rather than Cech.”