Arsenal to bid for Stephane Ruffier

Arsenal have been monitoring St.Etienne's goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier for the past few months and are ready to make a move for the player.

The North London are looking to provide competition to current number one Wojciech Szczesny. 26-year-old Ruffier, signed for the Ligue 1 club in  2011 from As Monaco and has notched up 128 appearances in his six year stay.


The French club are willing to let go of their star goalie if the right offer comes along. Recently Patrick Glanz who is Ruffier's agent said :‘St Etienne would like to keep him but if they get a good offer they would let him go. Currently there has been contact with an English club. Therefore, a future in the Premier League is a possibility.’ 


Further talks on the signing are expected to take place between Arsenal and St.Etienne in the upcoming week.