According to Goal.com, Arsenal are considering stepping up their interest in Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak. The 23-year-old Slovenian, who has been under observation from the Premier League club for some time, has proved himself one of the best custodians in La Liga this season but the Gunners are reluctant to meet the Spanish side’s €100 million asking price.
 

The portal understands that if the North London club decides to make a move for the player next summer, their offer will be substantially less that what Atleti believes their man is worth. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is a huge fan of the player and has made approaches on several occasions only to be told that he’s not for sale. Oblak will not make any decision on his future until the end of the current campaign but the smart money is on him to remain in place at the Vicente Calderon for the foreseeable future.

Steve Mitchell @barafundler