Why Mikel Arteta should take note of West Ham situation amid Arsenal transfer saga

Arsenal have been sent a perfect goalkeeping solution, as both David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale continue to battle it out for the coveted prize of Mikel Arteta's No.1.

Raya, who joined the club from Brentford initially on loan in the summer has so far been the leading candidate in North London, making 17 appearances compared to Ramsdale's mere nine outings. Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been touted to be interest in the Three Lions shot-stopper come January, with it still relatively unclear whether he will stay at the Emirates Stadium.

David Moyes' West Ham have seemingly, however, found the perfect balance in striking up the competition between two battling goalkeepers. With Lukasz Fabianski and Alphonse Areola continuing swapping roles to help best benefit the side when needed this season.

Hammers assistant Billy McKinlay has provided a detail explanation as to the reasoning behind the switching, stating how it is merely the case of having two more than-capable No.1s at the club.

«We're fortunate with the level of goalkeepers we've got,» McKinlay told the Mirror. «We've got two No.1s. Lukasz has come in when Alphonse has been injured and he’s been everything we expect.

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»He’s a calming influence, he’s a really reliable goalkeeper and had a brilliant career. His last few performances have been terrific and he’s got a very calming influence on everybody around the group.

And asked about how to keep both players motivated and driven, McKinlay added: «That’s ultimately down to the manager dealing with the individuals and the players accepting that when they’re in the team and