Aaron Ramsdale is all set to join Southampton from Arsenal. The two clubs have agreed a fee worth £25 million for the goalkeeper, who will be leaving Arsenal after spending three seasons with the Gunners.
The 26-year-old made the move to North London from Sheffield United, after a highly promising season. But just two years later, he found himself behind David Raya who joined the club from Brentford.
Aaron Ramsdale to join Southampton from Arsenal
🚨🔴⚪️ Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton, here we go! Deal in place after official bid revealed earlier today.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2024
Fee will be £24/25m add-ons included, agreed with Arsenal.
↪️🇪🇸 Arsenal are now prepared to go for Joan García from Espanyol in the next 24h! pic.twitter.com/qpMO5Wbk5n
The player has seemingly agreed personal terms with the Saints and will be travelling for his medical tests shortly. With the transfer deadline set for the end of the day today, Southampton will have to move fast to ensure that the deal doesn’t collapse.
Ramsdale’s reported lack of sufficient ball playing ability was the reason behind bringing in Raya. And with the Spaniard firmly established as the number one goalkeeper at the club, Arsenal are likely to move for Espanyol’s Joan Garcia in the coming hours.
The former Sheffield United goalkeeper will leave having made 89 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions and keeping 32 clean sheets.
How long did Ramsdale have left on his deal?
Two years
