Arsenal have been linked with Sheffield United keeper Aaron Ramsdale and according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, the keeper could force his way out of the club this summer.
The Gunners have singled out the English shot-stopper as the backup for Bern Leno next season and so far, the Blades have been holding out for an enormous fee. But according to O’Rourke, Ramsdale is eager to play in the Premier League and this could really help the Gunners in landing him.
Speaking on the Football Terrace podcast, he said, as quoted: “Two bids have been turned down and I believe they’re preparing a third bid of close to £30 million.
“Ramsdale is very keen to make this move happen, he wants to get back to the Premier League, and would jump at the chance to move to the Emirates Stadium.
“Crazily enough I’ve heard recently that Sheffield United are holding out for £40 million.
“But Arsenal’s goalkeeping coach is still pushing for this deal, he says that Ramsdale is their number one choice if they are to bring in a goalkeeper.
“I fully expect them to get the Ramsdale deal done even though Sheffield United are trying to get as much money as they can for the keeper.
“If this next bid gets rejected I would expect Ramsdale to force the issue and possibly hand in a transfer request.”
Should Arsenal move away from Aaron Ramsdale?
Despite Aaron Ramsdale wanting to move back to the Premier League, £30 million is a lot of money for someone who is not likely going to be the No 1 next season.
The Gunners have just spent £50 million on Ben White, a player who will play in central defence next season. But it really doesn’t make sense to spend truckloads of money on a potential benchwarmer.
View this post on Instagram
Arsenal are much better off trying to bring in someone like Andre Onana who has entered the final year of his contract with Ajax and the Dutch side are more than willing to cash in on him.
Some rumours have claimed that Onana could be available for as little as £5 million which is a much more sensible price tag for a backup keeper.
