‘Gobsmacked’ – Arsenal fans react to recent Aaron Ramsdale transfer update

Arsenal look as though they are continuing their summer overhaul after reports emerged that they are considering lining up a £30million bid for Sheffield United goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale.

football.london reported back in May that the north London club planned to add at least five players to the ranks this summer, with a goalkeeper, two defenders and two midfielders all on the agenda in the coming weeks.

They have already completed the signings of talented Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga and Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares, with Brighton centre-back Ben White also nearing a move to the Emirates Stadium.

And with Bernd Leno’s long-term future at the club uncertain, the Gunners could turn to Ramsdale, especially because they would add another homegrown player to their squad.

They were said to be interested in Ramsdale’s fellow countryman Sam Johnstone – both of whom were Jordan Pickford’s understudies at Euro 2020 – but are now believed to be stepping up their interest in the Sheffield United shot-stopper.

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The 23-year-old has already commanded a huge fee in the past of £18.5 million, following his switch from Bournemouth to Sheffield United in August of last year, and according to reports he could be set for another big money move, this time to north London.

talkSPORT claim that the Gunners are lining up a £30million bid for Ramsdale and that they’ve already had two bids turned down by the now Championship club.

However, the news hasn’t gone down well with the Arsenal faithful as few believe he is worth that price.

Just take a look at what’s been said on Twitter.

@Martynho87 said: “£30million on a Keeper who has had back-to-back relegations and conceded over 120 goals. Sounds like outstanding scouting and negotiating by Arsenal.”

@_matthewbreen said: “30million for one of the worst goalkeepers ever in the prem?”

@Afc_Josh12 said: “Nooo surely not!! how much we got if we gonna waste 30 on a back to back relegated goalkeeper???”

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@gareth227 said: “Johnstone is a way better keeper and is £20m less. Only Arsenal could do this kind of deal.”

@Araig15 said: “There is something REALLY wrong about all this. Even if it is a rumour.”

It’s fair to say that Ramsdale will have to prove his doubters wrong if this transfer is completed. It’s a lot of pressure, but if he truly is worth £30million, he should be able to cope.

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