Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Mat Ryan despite interest from Celtic, according to The Scottish Sun.
What’s the story?
Ryan spent the second half of the past season on loan at Arsenal from Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Gunners are interested bringing the Australia international goalkeeper back to the Emirates Stadium.
Twist
However, a new threat has now emerged.
Ange Postecoglou is the new Celtic manager, and the Australian could now make a move for the 29-year-old.
Postecoglou managed Ryan for the Australia national football team, and the goalkeeper has spoken highly of the Celtic boss before.
However, according to the report, Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Ryan despite the competition from Celtic.
Arsenal or Celtic?
Despite as a “top player” on Instagram by Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, Ryan recently spoke of his desire to return to the Gunners.
Ryan is a boyhood Arsenal fan, and you would think that he would love to join the North London club on a permanent basis.
However, Ryan knows Postecoglou well, and the chance to become the first-choice goalkeeper at Celtic could be tempting for him.
It will be interesting to see what Ryan does if both Arsenal and Celtic make offers.
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