Bernd Leno is wanted by Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Bernd Leno has held talks with Arsenal ahead of a potential transfer to the Emirates this summer, reports say.

The Bayern Leverkusen goalkeeper is hot property and recently turned down a move to Napoli, while Arsenal are on the hunt for a new No.1 to replace Petr Cech.

Leno rejected the chance to switch to Italy and is holding out for a bigger club to come calling.

German publication Bild claim Arsenal are battling Atletico Madrid for Leno’s signature and a move to either club is possible.


‘I can confirm that there were negotiations with Naples, which we canceled. Naples is not an option,’ a representative of Leno’s, Uli Ferber, confirmed.



Leno has made 37 appearances this season and is under contract at Leverkusen until 2020.

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Petr Cech seems to be heading for the door at Arsenal (Picture: AFP)

Leno has a reasonable release clause (Picture: EPA)

The 26-year-old is Leverkusen’s No.1 stopper and is free to leave the club if a side meets the £22million release clause in his contract.

An impending change in management at Arsenal means several Gunners are fearing for their futures at the club.

Cech has made several high-profile errors this season and is thought to be considering leaving the Emirates this summer.

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