The £26m goalkeeper-turned-midfielder wanted by Newcastle, Everton and Fulham

The £26m goalkeeper-turned-midfielder wanted by Newcastle, Everton and Fulham

While the transfer window may not be open yet, clubs up and down the land are assessing their options, with data departments and scouting networks going into overdrive. Arsenal’s success this season is not for everyone, but many of Mikel Arteta’s peers have been mightily impressed with how the Gunners have gone about their business. And success leads to replication. Transfer committees are now looking for players with similar traits to some of A…