November 10th 2023.
Aaron Ramsdale has not started a Premier League game since the start of September, and this lack of game time has caused England manager Gareth Southgate to express his doubts about the 25-year-old goalkeeper's chances of making Euro 2024 squad. Southgate warned that if Ramsdale is unable to secure regular minutes by March, then he cannot guarantee the player's inclusion in the squad.
This predicament has raised the possibility of a January transfer for Ramsdale, in order to secure regular playing time. However, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has thrown his support behind the player, insisting that he remains an important part of the squad.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of the Gunners' clash with Burnley, Arteta said: "I have no messages for other clubs. I can talk about my players, how much I like my players, how much I like Aaron. We want Aaron with us, that's for sure."
Arteta went on to warn Ramsdale not to make any rash decisions about his future, stressing the importance of a team sport requiring 24 players to fulfil a role. He added: "Making early decisions in my experience is not something good at all. The team has certain needs that have to be accomplished and in order to do that you cannot do it with six, 10 or 14 players – it is impossible. You need everyone and Aaron has a really important role in the team."
It is clear that Arteta is keen to keep Ramsdale at Arsenal, and it remains to be seen whether the player will heed the manager's advice or seek regular minutes elsewhere.
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