Aaron Ramsdale emerges as an option for Barcelona after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s surgery, as they are ready to rival Newcastle United.
According to Sport, Barcelona are ready to rival Newcastle United in the chase for Aaron Ramsdale. The 25-year-old Arsenal star stares at an uncertain future ahead of the January window, as he must decide to leave or stay depending on the ambitions he harbours ahead of the Euros.
The future of Aaron Ramsdale will take centre stage at Arsenal ahead of the January window. The 25-year-old is no longer an automatic starter under Mikel Arteta, who has preferred summer arrival David Raya as his undisputed No.1.
Ramsdale remains a prized asset for the Gunners, who only renewed his deal earlier in the summer. Hence, Arsenal can dictate his price ahead of the futures markets, and some reports suggest they will demand at least £50 million to sell the 25-year-old.
When he lost his place to Raya, Chelsea had links to the England international, but recently, Newcastle United has emerged as a significant option. The shoulder injury to Nick Pope sees him miss at least four months of action, meaning the Magpies could target a new stopper.
By modern requirements, Ramsdale fits the bill but would cost a bomb in the current market. Ramsdale is reportedly willing to join Newcastle United, as he harbours ambitions of playing for England at the Euros next summer.
Alternatively, the Magpies are considering former Manchester United star David De Gea, with the Spaniard currently a free agent since the summer. Hence, their chase of Ramsdale remains complicated unless Newcastle United can convince Arsenal about a loan deal with a potential obligation clause at the end of the season.
Mikel Arteta wants Ramsdale to stay beyond January, as he views the goalkeeping position and depth as essential factors this season. However, if the 25-year-old Arsenal star informs the club about his desire to keep playing regularly, they might think about a departure.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have found themselves in a similar position to Newcastle United after Marc-Andre ter Stegen underwent surgery. The German will now miss 2-3 months of action, which leaves the Catalan giants short of options in the position.
Barcelona’s financial struggles are well known, but things could get rolling if they can convince Arsenal and Ramsdale about a loan move until the summer. There are chances, the 25-year-old Arsenal star would want a new club where he can play regularly, at least in the second part of the season, which could see him lean towards the Catalans.
