Aaron Ramsdale was an unrivalled Arsenal first-choice shot-stopper at such a time last summer, but after just a few Premier League rounds into last season he suddenly wasn’t.
David Raya, who arrived on a £3 million loan deal last summer (and recently had his £27 million permanent deal confirmed), beat the Englishman to a spot in Arteta’s starting lineup. Ramsdale was instantly demoted from starter to bench warmer, and those who rated him believed it was an unpleasant scenario in which he found himself, with many expecting him to leave this summer.
According to reports, Ramsdale has requested to leave the club as he can’t continue deputising Raya. Nonetheless, securing his Emirates exit has not been as simple as stating his desire to leave. Arsenal wants about £40 million to let him go. This asking price has deterred his suitors, including Newcastle and Chelsea. Interestingly, it appears that Ramsdale is more likely to stay than leave.
According to HITC, Arsenal aims to change that. Apparently, the Gunners are hoping to pique interest in the Englishman’s services by opening up the possibility of loaning him out for next season.
This move could aid the Gunners’ desire to part ways with Aaron Ramsdale. He may not only have the opportunity to demonstrate his talent, but he may also increase his possible asking price. next summer.
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If he’s to leave on loan, Arsenal needs to extend his contract by a year like Brentford did with Rays to protect his value.
To extend his contract you need the player to agree to that unless there was an option in the original contract.
He has 2 years left which means 18 months ,if he goes out on loan he will be another player leaving for nothing ,he needs to be sold but the problem is clubs know how awful we are at selling that they and player hold all the cards .
I think we would be lucky to get 25 million for him .
He does deserve some game time and am sure his representatives and Edu can work something out. If it’s a loan then Arsenal also need to insert some clauses that will protect Arsenal’s investment. But then again if we loan him, it means we have to bring another goalkeeper which would be unwise considering that when the loan comes to an end, there would be a possibility he comes back and having 3 good goalkeepers would be a problem
“If things don’t change they stay as they are”. I’m surprised no one has yet come in for Ramsdale. I’m even more shocked we have done no in incoming business. How are we going to win the EPL this coming season if we don’t improve the team. Our pre-season tour starts next week and there are some tough important games. We lost the league a couple years ago not buying a striker. “No striker, no league”! Bob Marley never sang, but is applicable. We need to bed players in. Cannot believe all the ‘early’ buy promises and in reality NOTHING. Where the heck is the will.
Changing keepers (particular first choice keepers) isn’t that common in the PL as clubs like a settled incumbent if possible.
That said, Southampton are supposed to be interested in Ramsdale although there’s little chance they’ll pay Arsenal’s reported price of £40m.
Traditionally, Arsenal have often left deals late – too late on occasion and some have fallen through. Of course, it’s usually thought to be a good idea to complete deals as early as possible, but the Euros have slowed things down this summer. We’ll just have to hope that Edu and colleagues can get the buying and selling done before September.
but I thought we had two no. 1s?
The idea that there is no interest in Ramsdale is nonsense. Everyone knows that he is a quality keeper who has proven his worth in the premier league and there are clubs looking a for a keeper. However those clubs also know that he is desperate to leave and it would be difficult for Arsenal to keep him. Thus they are not going to make any moves until very close to deadline day in the hope they can get a bargain.
Great comment. Unfortunately, you are likely correct on everything.
If they wait then how is Arsenal going to replace him. I doubt if Arsenal will let him go very close to the dateline unless there’s a replacement ready. A number 2 goal keeper.