Arsenal are considering Yann Sommer as an experienced and affordable backup to David Raya.The veteran goalkeeper is available on a free transfer after leaving Inter, transfer insider Ekrem Konur reports, making him an attractive option for the Premier League champions.The search has been prompted by Kepa Arrizabalaga’s situation. The Spaniard wants to leave the Emirates in pursuit of regular football, with interest arriving from Italy. His likely exit has left Arsenal hunting a dependable deputy.Sommer fits the brief on paper. The 37-year-old brings vast experience, having won two Serie A titles at Inter and reached last season’s Champions League final.His calmness and consistency would offer Mikel Arteta reassurance whenever Raya was rested.Arsenal target free-agent Sommer to back up RayaHis availability makes him even more appealing. With his Inter contract expired, Sommer would cost nothing in transfer fees, echoing the bargain approach Arsenal took in signing Kepa last summer.Sporting director Andrea Berta favours such cost-effective moves. Competition for his signature is real, though.Club Brugge are said to be leading the race, having made Sommer a priority, while Ajax have also registered their interest. Arsenal may need to move quickly to win the chase.The Swiss is not the only name in the frame, either. Arsenal’s shortlist also features Mathew Ryan, Illan Meslier and Stefan Ortega, each offering a blend of experience and value. Meslier and Ortega both carry Premier League pedigree.There is a question over whether Sommer would accept the role. Still performing at an elite level, he may prefer to remain a first choice at another club rather than settle for backup duty.Raya’s status as one of the world’s best leaves little room for anyone else, the Spaniard having just claimed a third successive Golden Glove.Whoever arrives will be signing up as understudy to an established number one. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more – Jurgen Klopp set for Germany talks following ‘approach’See Also- World Cup Power Rankings: France unstoppable, England unconvincingFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Arsenal target free-agent Sommer to back up Raya first appeared on The Football Faithful.