{"id":93216,"date":"2023-09-18T17:23:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T17:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/?p=93216"},"modified":"2023-09-18T17:23:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T17:23:51","slug":"arsenal-keeper-ramsdale-monitored-by-rival-clubs-after-being-dropped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/soccer\/arsenal-keeper-ramsdale-monitored-by-rival-clubs-after-being-dropped\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal keeper Ramsdale monitored by rival clubs after being dropped"},"content":{"rendered":"
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale\u2019s future is being closely monitored by rival clubs after his role as first-choice was thrown into uncertainty.<\/p>\n
As Mail Sport first predicted on September 6, summer signing David Raya was handed his Gunners debut in place of Ramsdale for the hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Mikel Arteta\u2019s decision to start Raya at Goodison Park has cast doubt over Ramsdale\u2019s position in the head coach\u2019s immediate and long-term plans.<\/p>\n
Before and after the win on Merseyside, Arteta intimated that he would look to rotate Raya and Ramsdale this season – whilst also hinting he is open to making goalkeeping substitutions during matches.<\/p>\n
Arteta\u2019s comments appeared to suggest Ramsdale still has an important role to play for the Gunners this season.<\/p>\n
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Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale is being monitored by rival clubs after being dropped for David Raya<\/p>\n
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Manager Mikel Arteta backed his decision to play Raya for their 1-0 win at Everton on Sunday<\/p>\n
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Nevertheless, Ramsdale\u2019s situation is already interesting a number of teams, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich among those understood to be keeping abreast of developments amid a sense that Raya was likely to overtake the England international at some stage this season following his initial loan arrival from Brentford.<\/p>\n
Chelsea signed Robert Sanchez from Brighton in the summer but remain open to strengthening their goalkeeping options while it is no secret that Bayern are looking for a long-term successor to Manuel Neuer – who turns 38 in March.<\/p>\n
Given Arteta\u2019s remarks on how he views the goalkeeper position, it is likely any January interest in Ramsdale in would be met with short shrift.<\/p>\n
But it remains to be seen how Arsenal react if they were to receive offers for Ramsdale in excess of \u00a360million next summer.<\/p>\n
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Ramsdale’s future is in doubt after Arteta hinted he would rotate him with Raya this season<\/p>\n
Ramsdale has established himself as one of the best emerging goalkeepers in Europe since his arrival from Sheffield United in 2021.<\/p>\n
He has become a fixture in Gareth Southgate\u2019s squad and made four senior appearances for his country, with many believing he should be playing ahead of No 1 Jordan Pickford.<\/p>\n
Indeed, there has been a degree of shock behind the scenes at the Emirates at Ramsdale\u2019s omission from the starting XI against the Toffees while sections of the fanbase believe the 25-year-old has done little wrong to warrant the scrutiny over his regular selection.<\/p>\n
However, there have been internal concerns about Ramsdale\u2019s start to the season. The keeper has has faced nine shots on target so far and conceded four times – a save percentage of 55.6 percent.<\/p>\n
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Chelsea are among the teams looking at Ramsdale – with Mauricio Pochettino only having Robert Sanchez as his most experienced goalkeeper<\/p>\n
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Bayern Munich – managed by Thomas Tuchel – also admire the England shot-stopper<\/p>\n
His contribution to Fulham\u2019s first goal in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates on August 26 and Marcus Rashford\u2019s goal in the Gunners\u2019 3-1 win on September 3 have been scrutinised.<\/p>\n
Ramsdale signed a new four-year contract with Arsenal in May and the keeper remains committed to Arsenal, who face PSV Eindhoven in their Champions League return on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The keeper will hope to return to the starting XI for the clash at the Emirates or Sunday\u2019s highly-anticipated North London derby against Tottenham.<\/p>\n
But it remains to be seen how Ramsdale assess his future if his first-team opportunities are severely limited moving forward.<\/p>\n
As things stand, Ramsdale is a near certainty to be part of England\u2019s Euro 2024 squad as Pickford\u2019s understudy but a lack of game time would concern Southgate heading into the tournament.<\/p>\n
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