European giants 'optimistic' of signing Arsenal outcast Ramsdale - Ornstein

Willem Leijgraf

• Updated: 13 Aug 2024 10:17 BST
• 3 min read

Ajax are in talks with Arsenal about the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale, according to David Ornstein.

The Amsterdam club saw an initial offer rejected by the English, but remain 'optimistic' in the search for an agreement, according to The Athletic.

Ajax recently sold Geronimo Rulli to Marseille, while Arsenal showed interest in the Dutch side's shot-stopper Diant Ramaj in the spring, as revealed by FootballTransfers.

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Ramsdale joined Arsenal three years ago from Sheffield United for €28 million. In London, he was the undisputed number one for his first two seasons, but the arrival of David Raya saw the five-time England international end up on the bench. Last season, he played only eleven matches.

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As mentioned, Ajax approached Arsenal with a proposal to loan Ramsdale. However, this offer has been rejected by the Gunners, who would rather sell the 26-year-old goalkeeper permanently.

It is expected that, as the end of the transfer window approaches, there will be more clarity about Ramsdale's future soon.

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A permanent signing of Ramsdale by Ajax seems unlikely. Last year, the goalkeeper extended his contract until 2026 with an option for an additional year. Ramsdale therefore has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €22.3m. Last month, it was claimed that Arsenal would like to receive more than €35m in the event of a sale.

The goalkeeping position is a hot topic at Ajax, where coach Francesco Farioli has expressed his confidence in 40-year-old Remko Pasveer as first-choice goalkeeper. Rulli was sold for €4m, while Ramaj has to settle for a reserve role.

Due to recent developments at Ajax, Ramaj is now said to have set his sights on a departure, reported by reported. Genoa and several Spanish clubs are said to have the German goalkeeper on their wish list.