As the transfer window edges towards its end, Arsenal are reportedly considering a bold move that could reshape their squad, and in a surprising turn of events, the Gunners are planning to use their ex-first-choice goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale, as a key bargaining chip in a swap deal.
Aaron Ramsdale falls from grace that could lead to potential Arsenal exit
Aaron Ramsdale is expected to leave the North London Giants this summer after losing his position as the first-choice goalkeeper to David Raya, but there is more to it: the England international has made just one Premier League start since December, and Wolves have emerged as a potential destination for the 26-year-old keeper.
“No footballer wants to not play,” Ramsdale told talkSPORT when asked about his future ahead of England’s Euro 2024 campaign. “I’ve had a tough year personally not playing, and I never want to do that again.”
Ramsdale-Bentley swap with Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers are exploring their options as current first-choice goalkeeper Jose Sa has been linked with a potential move away from Molineux Stadium. And they are looking at Gunner goalie Aaron Ramsdale and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone as possible replacements for the Porguguese.
This situation, at the moment, is tailored for Arsenal and Wolves, as they could essentially swap goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale and Dan Bentley this summer. Arsenal have expressed interest in bringing the Hale End graduate back to the club as an understudy to Raya, and Wolves can use him as a makeweight in a possible transfer for Ramsdale.
Despite the transfer rumors, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that Ramsdale could still stay at the Emirates. “The reality is that Aaron will likely remain here because he is our player and has a contract,” Arteta stated in April.
With Wolves considering Ramsdale as a potential replacement for Jose Sa and Arsenal exploring options to bring in a homegrown backup for David Raya, the situation is fluid and leaves all possibilities open, ensuring an intriguing development in this transfer saga.
