Arsenal is poised to give 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter his debut in the Carabao Cup third-round match against Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday.

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First-choice keeper David Raya suffered a knee injury during last weekend's 2-2 draw at Manchester City, leaving him doubtful for the upcoming fixture.

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With summer loan signing Neto cup-tied and 18-year-old Tommy Setford also sidelined due to injury, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is likely to turn to Porter, who just celebrated his 16th birthday in July.

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Porter has previously trained with the first team and was on the bench for last week's goalless draw in the Champions League against Atalanta.

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Having signed scholarship terms with the club this summer, he cannot officially sign a professional contract until he turns 17 next year.

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On transfer deadline day, Arsenal sought to acquire two goalkeepers after allowing Aaron Ramsdale to transfer to Southampton and sending Karl Hein on loan to Real Valladolid.

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Although they secured Neto, they attempted to negotiate deals for Joan García from Espanyol and Dan Bentley from Wolves, but both efforts fell through.

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Arteta is anticipated to rotate his squad for the clash with Bolton, potentially including youngsters like Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly, while Raheem Sterling may also make his first start after joining on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

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