Turner: I want to push Ramsdale - but I accept I'm not Arsenal's No 1

New Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner admits he has been signed by Mikel Arteta as a back-up to Aaron Ramsdale but vows to push the England international all the way.

The New England Revolution shot stopper agreed a move to the Gunners back in February but has spent the last few months playing for his MLS side.

The American international will report for Arsenal duty next Wednesday where he will complete his medical and finalise the move, but will accept his role to Ramsdale's understudy for the forthcoming season.

Asked about the perception of him playing a back-up role at the Emirates Stadium, Turner told Sky Sports News: "I can see why they'd assess it that way. Aaron had an amazing season for Arsenal and played well all year.

"I'd agree with it for now. I'm coming in to push him and become the best goalkeeper I can become, while also making him the best goalkeeper he can become. That's really my goal for it all."

"We've talked a little bit," Turner said when asked if he has spoken to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. "His main message for me was just to focus on what I need to focus on right now, getting through these next few months, staying healthy, staying fit and getting ready for pre-season and compete.

"The project they have going on there, [I want to be] an important part of the locker room, adding some experience - not a ton of Premier League experience - but national team experience, league experience and playing games in pressured environments. I'll be an older head in the locker room, being 28."

One of Ramsdale's major strengths is his ability to play the ball out of the back with his feet, a skill that Turner is not totally fluent in - but the American admits he is getting better at his distribution through his