July 23rd 2024.
Last season, Aaron Ramsdale only appeared in six Premier League games for Arsenal. However, it seems that his time with the club may be coming to an end as Chelsea has decided against pursuing a deal for him. The Blues are currently on the lookout for a top-class goalkeeper to help kick-start their new era under Enzo Maresca. Despite signing several players this summer, they are determined to further strengthen their team before the transfer deadline.
In their search for a goalkeeper, Chelsea has been keeping an eye on various options in Europe. Some of the names linked to them include Jordan Pickford from Everton, Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal, and Bento from Brazil. However, they have now ruled out both Ramsdale and James Trafford as potential targets, according to reports from The Athletic.
Ramsdale had initially secured his spot as Arsenal's number one goalkeeper after joining the club for £24 million from Sheffield United in 2021. He made a total of 78 appearances in his first two seasons with the club. However, the arrival of David Raya on loan from Brentford cast doubt on his future, and he ended up only playing in six Premier League games under manager Mikel Arteta last season. Raya has now joined Arsenal permanently, and it is believed that the Gunners are open to offers for Ramsdale, who still has two years left on his current contract.
Ramsdale was also a part of the England squad for the Euros this summer. In an interview, Arsenal legend David Seaman expressed his belief that Ramsdale should seek a move away from the club for the sake of his own career. "I've always said Aaron is too good to be a number two. He's a fantastic player and he needs to play. Wherever that may be, I don't know," Seaman said.
Ramsdale himself has admitted that the past year has been tough for him, as he has not been able to play much. He also revealed that being a part of the England squad was a "release" for him after a difficult time at club level. "No footballer wants to not play. It was a tough year for me personally, and I never want to go through that again," he said in an interview with talkSPORT.
As for Arsenal, it seems that they are willing to part ways with Ramsdale and focus on other options for their goalkeeper position. With the transfer deadline closing in, it remains to be seen where Ramsdale will end up, but one thing is for sure - he is determined to play regularly and make a name for himself in the world of football.
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