Chelsea aren’t anticipated to pursue a transfer for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who might go away the Emirates Stadium this summer season over his lack of minutes, 90min understands.
Ramsdale was the beginning goalkeeper for Arsenal’s resurgence final season however has been dropped to the bench this 12 months in favour of summer season signing David Raya, whose mortgage from Brentford is anticipated to be made everlasting on the finish of the marketing campaign.
The England worldwide has performed simply as soon as within the Premier League since early September – towards Brentford as Raya was unable to face his dad or mum facet – and whereas he has been supportive of his teammate this season, Ramsdale accepts he can not afford to start subsequent season as a reserve.
Ramsdale is anticipated to make a decision on his future after Euro 2024 this summer season, however sources have instructed 90min that Chelsea are unlikely to be a part of the race for his signature, regardless of studies suggesting in any other case.
Chelsea have downplayed claims of their curiosity in Ramsdale and stay dedicated to each Djordje Petrovic and Robert Sanchez. Petrovic has been in glorious type and Chelsea really feel they’ve two robust keepers.
The Blues are glad with their goalkeepers given additionally they have 19-year-old United States worldwide Gabriel Slonina, who’s at present creating out on mortgage in Belgium with Eupen and can return this summer season.
Chelsea’s precedence is to focus their efforts on signing a brand new striker this summer season, and a centre-back, full-back and doubtlessly midfielder, ought to Conor Gallagher go away, are all seen as extra pressing than one other new goalkeeper at this level.
Ramsdale could have choices ought to he select to go away Arsenal this summer season. 90min understands West Ham United have been monitoring the 25-year-old though Alphonse Areola is having a stable season. And there could possibly be the possibility to head to mainland Europe, though it’s understood that Ramsdale would like to stay within the Premier League.
One dilemma for Ramsdale is the record of suitors for a brand new goalkeeper is way shorter than it was final summer season, when Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been all available in the market for a brand new stopper.
Tottenham are delighted with Italy worldwide Guglielmo Vicario, whereas United stay invested in Andre Onana regardless of claims they might be a part of the race for Ramsdale’s signature.
Ramsdale doesn’t need to go away Arsenal with out a assure of common minutes as he seeks to compete with Jordan Pickford for England’s beginning goalkeeper berth.
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