Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman believes that Gunners coach Arsene Wenger will retain faith in his current goalkeeping options this summer despite speculation that he could be tempted to spend big on a replacement for the likes of Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski.
The Arsenal first choice duo, in addition to Italian under-21 international Vito Mannone, came in for sharp criticism throughout last season with individual errors costing the Gunners points at vital moments in the season.
Nevertheless, despite the apparent lack of confidence in the men between the sticks at the Emirates, Seaman, who was nothing short of an Arsenal hero, thinks that there is enough talent to steady the ship.
Speaking exclusively to Sport.co.uk, the ex-England number one revealed
"They’re still learning, especially Fabianski - people forget how young he is. He’s a great talent but he still needs to develop his all round game. It will come with age, but he’s certainly a talent.
"Then you look at Almunia who has all the experience...I think he’s going to have a problem in keeping Fabianski out. It’s great though to have competition for that one spot, Arsenal need it to be competitive as it will bring out the best in them.
"I think he’ll stay with the first choice pair he has at the moment. If you include Vito [Mannone] he’s got three with first team experience.
"Then you look at Wojciech Szczesny coming through and you have to say he’s a fascinating prospect. I think he may be a little young to throw straight into the first team as being in goal for Arsenal is very different to being in goal at Brentford. He is a great, great talent though – so Arsene’s got four top players at his disposal.
"I don’t know for sure what he’ll do but I accept it’s a tough situation when the fans are calling for change."