BARCELONA could hand Aaron Ramsdale or David de Gea a dramatic lifeline to replace injured No1 Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
The LaLiga giants are reportedly considering at least NINE alternatives as Ter Stegen faces up to two months out.
Aaron Ramsdale is tipped to be on Barcelona’s radarRex
David de Gea is regarded as a contender to step in at BarcelonaReuters
AlamyBarca keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen puts a brave face on his injury[/caption]
The Germany star, 31, has opted for back surgery after missing Barca’s last three games.
And Spanish outlet Sport suggest Arsenal‘s second-choice keeper Ramsdale as well as club-less former Manchester United hero De Gea are under consideration.
But it’s understood the Gunners would fight any attempt to lure Ramsdale away in January, even on loan.
The England ace, 25, is keen for regular action to help safeguard his place at Euro 2024.
But although David Raya appears entrenched as the Arsenal No1, Emirates boss Mikel Arteta is determined to keep Ramsdale until at least the summer.
In contrast, free agent De Gea might be easier to lure.
The Spaniard, 33, has been linked with Saudi clubs and, this week, Newcastle following Nick Pope’s injury.
But the ex-Atletico Madrid stopper would surely be tempted if Barca came calling.
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Hugo Lloris, 36, is on the list of possible replacements after losing his Tottenham place under Ange Postecoglou to Guglielmo Vicario.
But perhaps the most surprising name mentioned is Kasper Schmeichel.
The former Leicester man, 37, joined Anderlecht on a one-year contract last summer.
Ex-Borussia Dortmund keeper Roman Burki, 33, now in the MLS with St Louis City, and 32-year-old Al-Hilal No1 Yassine Bounou are also rated as contenders.
Former Real Madrid ace Keylor Navas could be on the radar too as the 36-year-old is well behind first-choice Gianluigi Donnarumma at PSG.
And two other veterans – both without a club since last summer – would surely also love an opportunity with Barcelona.
That’s former Vallodolid star Sergio Asenjo, 34, and 30-year-old ex-FC Koln stopper Timo Horn.
And there’s even a chance Barca will catapult 19-year-old Ander Astralaga into the senior team.