Wojciech Szczesny to stay at Juventus this summer despite talk of Arsenal return

Wojciech Szczesny will stay at Juventus next season despite being linked with a stunning return to Arsenal.

Szczesny, 34, had been reportedly been on Arsenal’s radar in their search for a No.2 goalkeeper, as well being linked with Chelsea.

However, Italian sources are adamant the Poland international is set to stay at Juventus with a new contract to be discussed after he goes to the European Championships with Poland and starting pre-season ahead of the Serie A campaign.

Szczesny has a year left on his current terms at Juve and after seven seasons at the club they are keen on him extending beyond 2025. He is also among the best paid goalkeepers in Europe, which would be an obstacle for any club looking.

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has lost his No.1 place to David Raya and could look for regular football, which would create a slot at Arsenal, where Szczesny played for eight years and won two FA Cups after graduating from their academy.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have been playing Djordje Petrovic as Robert Sanchez has been out injured. But Szczesny is set to stay with Juve rather than compete for a place back in the Premier League.

He was in the team that defeated Wales in the Euro play-off on penalties in March, earning a place in the finals where they will face France, Holland and Austria in the group stages. Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri has started Szczesny in 33 Serie A matches this season, confirming his status at No1 with the club.

There is expected to be movement with keepers this summer, with the free transfer market including David De Gea, Mat Ryan and Koen Casteels. Burnley keeper James Trafford was in the last England squad but could end up relegated from the Premier League.