Aaron Ramsdale is a player I absolutely adore, his passion and enthusiasm is unrivalled by not just any other goalkeeper in the league but majority of outfield players as well, aside from his obvious goalkeeping qualities he also brings way more to a team, he’s a leader, he’s vocal and very passionate about what he believes in. Nevertheless, I think those are the very traits that got him replaced by David Raya.
Let me explain. You see the goalkeeping position requires peak level of concentration and not letting emotions get the better of you in key moments of the game so that you can minimize the risk of errors. This is a thing Ramsdale particularly struggled with in his first two seasons, often getting distracted by opposition fans alike. Now these distractions and lapses in concentration were not the only reasons he was subsequently replaced given how most of it did not get punished. He also did not perform optimally with the ball at his feet and particularly with claiming crosses or corner kicks.
However, among his few flaws are many strong points that one would consider whether he deserves another shot at winning his shirt back. He’s an extra leader that we would absolutely need on the pitch if we’re to win our first League title in 20 years, his shot stopping abilities are some of the best in the league, think back to Anfield away in April 2023 where he single handedly won us a point with two outrageous saves, he is just an amazing goalkeeper. Nevertheless, given how well David Raya has fared then him regaining his spot is a very unlikely outcome.
Honestly as much as I love this player it pains me to admit that we’re probably not going to see him in an Arsenal shirt ever again, given rumors of a move away before the end of the transfer window. No one would blame him for wanting a move away given his age and the quality he still has to play for elite clubs. But perhaps him and Arteta have come to an understanding for this season, and at least we will have a top keeper around in case David Raya gets injured or suspended.
Surely, Arteta must play him in the cups at least if he stays?
KENNETH BENJAMIN
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‘His passion and enthusiasm is unrivaled, he’s a leader and vocal, think those are the traits that got him replaced by the Spaniard’
A very interesting take on the young Englishman, never knew those things could work so much against a player.
I think somewhere out there a club is playing their hand, he’s too talented and of a character to be ignored, I expect a bold attempt will be made at the 11th our for his signature.
He would rather be a YouTube star than a goalkeeper, last few years. If he focuses on his job he can get a chance
Well, whatever decision he makes i’m completely behind him but i hope he he opts to stay.
I’m not sure I agree that being vocal and passionate are traits.
My recollections of articles and snippets of information, suggest that Aaron Ramsdale struggled to concentrate fully. I have no doubt that he is a team player, a guy you would love to have in your team but if lapses to stay focused cost the team points or cause confusion at the back, then an out and out want to win manager will then have concerns. Arteta hasn’t been willing to be patient to see if Ramsdale improves. It looks to me that Raya is earning his stripes and Ramsdale is in limbo currently
If he moves, which is looking unlikely, it will be for less than the 50 million Arsenal want.
Ramsdale hardly played last year, and was not convincing when he did. Not sure what that 50 million price is based on, I’m curious to know.
£30m would get him and that is more or less what we paid for him and for Raya so we will not lose our
Things aren’t looking easy for Arsenal during the ongoing summer transfer window signings. For, the club’s hierarchy bosses who are incharge of Arsenal’s transfers this summer have struggled to complete both the incomings and outgoing for the club this summer.
So therefore Arsenal keeping Ramsdale this summer can become a wise decision making ny the club if they took it.
For, with just 12 left to go before the summer window closes. But will Arsenal have the luxury of tome to sign a new backup top class rated goakstoper for Raya?
But if they managed to have the time to still sign more new top class quality player this window. SHOULDN’T the club better use the time to sign new top class quality out field players this window? Such as an astood striker and right winger. But if they are successfuly to offload Nkethia and Nelson this summer. And I think they will be successfu in their efforts making to offload the pair Gunners on sales this window.
So that the ways will be paved for more incoming signing deals to be done.
I still hope that, for Ramsdale’s sake, a late offer comes on for him. His career both at club and international level can only suffer playing second-choice keeper now – particularly if as the article asks: “Surely, Arteta must play him in the cups at least if he stays?”. Given Arsenal’s poor progression in cup competitions overall I doubt that will be a big incentive for Ramsdale.
As with other Arsenal transfers (or non-transfers, so far) the sticking point is likely to be the fee. Arsenal still appears to be wanting a fee for Ramsdale appropriate to a first-choice PL keeper when, clearly, that’s not now what he is at the club.
As with Eddie and others, if Arsenal really wants to sell then they must do so at a price other clubs are prepared to pay. The alternative will be to have a group of increasingly disgruntled, but pretty highly paid players, doing not a lot over this season. Better to sell now if possible.
Ramsdale lacks character, concentration, ball handling, professionalism, and ability to play out from the back and shaky whenever he plays
I’d personally like to see Ramsdale leave so that it would be easier to forget the ugly and imo totally unnecessary acquisition of Raya. At this point, it would be better for all parties involved, including Arsenal, assuming his wages can be successfully shifted to another club. As a gooner I want Raya to do as well as possible but he should not be here even regardless of the £27 million cost.
For his sake, I hope he gets a new home. I have accepted Raya and rate him, but I haven’t forgot the way the situation was handled. MA has the right to be ruthless but he also can be honest. The story about no number one in any position and that both players would compete was total BS. Ramsdale was done the day Raya walked through the door.
How I wish Ramsdale stays, he is just a lovely and amazing goalie, I also believe Arteta will play him in the cup competition if he stayed