BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal has completed the signing of the Club Player of the Season, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. The player is now en route for his medical examination with Arsenal today.

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle as a potential signing before the summer transfer window closes, according to The Athletic. With Karl Hein leaving on loan and Aaron Ramsdale also potentially departing, the Gunners are in search of a new goalkeeper, and Tickle has emerged as a key target.

Tickle had an outstanding season with Wigan Athletic, where he was named Player of the Season after playing a crucial role in helping the League One side secure a 12th-place finish. This achievement is even more impressive considering Wigan started the campaign with an eight-point deduction.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper kept 18 clean sheets in 52 appearances, solidifying his reputation as a promising talent. He also made his debut for the England Under-21 team in March 2024 during a 7-0 victory over Luxembourg in the European Under-21 Championship qualifiers.

Arsenal believe Tickle has the potential to serve as their third-choice goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Espanyol’s Joan Garcia remains a candidate to replace Ramsdale as the second-choice goalkeeper. However, it remains uncertain whether Tickle would be willing to leave regular first-team football at Wigan for a backup role at Arsenal.

Arsenal are determined to sign at least one goalkeeper before the transfer window closes, and Tickle fits their requirements, especially as he would enhance the club’s homegrown player quota. Initially, Arsenal had Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Dan Bentley on their radar, but securing a deal for their former youth player has proven difficult.

Tickle’s experience at Wigan, where he has made 58 appearances since his debut in 2021, has caught Arsenal’s attention. Last season, he established himself as Wigan’s first-choice goalkeeper, earning a new four-year contract in May, which runs until 2028. His impressive reflexes, distribution skills, and long kicks have all stood out to Arsenal’s scouts. However, persuading him to leave regular playing time at Wigan for a role on Arsenal’s bench could be a significant challenge.

As Arsenal continues to search for a suitable goalkeeper before the transfer window closes, Tickle remains a strong contender, but whether the deal will materialise depends on his willingness to make the move.