Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made his decision on the future of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
That is according to Football Transfers, which has also reported how much Arsenal want for Ramsdale.
So, what has been reported about Arsenal and Aaron Ramsdale? Let’s take a look.
What’s the story?
Well, according to Football Transfers, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is open to the idea of Aaron Ramsdale leaving in the January transfer window or in the summer of 2024.
The report has noted that while Arsenal value Ramsdale and are not actively looking to offload him, they will sell him if they get £50 million and the goalkeeper himself asks for a transfer away.
Arsenal boss Arteta is “open to the possibility of the 25-year-old leaving if he strongly expresses the desire to do so” in January or in the summer of 2024, according to the report.
Interestingly, 90min has reported that Arsenal are open to letting Ramsdale leave, but only at the end of the season.
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The report in 90min has claimed that Ramdale would ideally like to leave Arsenal, even on a loan deal, in January to get regular playing time.
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson has urged the 25-year-old England international goalkeeper to leave Arsenal in January. Manchester United have been tipped to make a move for Ramsdale.
Arsenal should not offload Aaron Ramsdale in January 2024
In my opinion, Arsenal should not offload Aaron Ramsdale in the January transfer window. I believe that the Gunners should keep the goalkeeper until the end of the season.
Yes, David Raya is now the number one goalkeeper at Arsenal. Even though the Spain international has made mistakes, manager Mikel Arteta still prefers him to Ramsdale.
However, Raya is not one of the best goalkeepers around. He is not at the level of Alisson or Ederson who play well week in and week out and are world class.
What if Raya goes through a really bad spell? What if the goalkeeper suffers an injury? Having Ramsdale in the squad would then be useful for Arsenal.