Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale could be set for a return to the South Coast – this time with Southampton – who appear the likeliest destination according to reports.<\/b><\/p>\n
Ramsdale has been bumped down to second-choice for Arsenal since David Raya’s unforeseen arrival, and a move away from North London has been brewing ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n Wolves had looked poised to sign the shot-stopper until news broke on Wednesday that they had pulled out of negotiations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Southampton are believed to have re-entered talks with Arsenal after spotting an opportunity in the market, and are now leading the race for Ramsdale\u2019s signature.<\/span><\/p>\n With bookmakers now pinning the Saints as odds-on they look set to secure a major coup, though Dutch side Ajax remain interested.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite a deal looking close to being done, Wolves have reportedly backed out of negotiations for the 26-year-old goalkeeper.<\/span><\/p>\n Having initially offered to sign Ramsdale on loan with an option to buy, Wolves appear to have been put off by the price tag of signing the keeper permanently.<\/span><\/p>\n The West Midlands club had offered around \u00a320m, but Arsenal are holding out for more in order to sanction any move.<\/span><\/p>\n With newly-promoted Southampton losing first-choice keeper Gavin Bazunu to a long-term achilles injury, they have turned to veteran Alex McCarthy between the sticks.<\/span><\/p>\n But a disastrous opening match mistake cost them at Newcastle, as McCarthy gave away possession and gifted the hosts the only goal of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n Saints therefore are desperate for a new number one capable of playing out from the back and complementing Russell Martin\u2019s possession-based game.<\/span><\/p>\n Southampton had almost signed another keeper, Feyenoord\u2019s Justin Bijlow, but the move collapsed on Wednesday after an issue with his medical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This leaves the South Coast club short in the goalkeeper department, with Mateus Lis also joining Turkish outfit Goztepe on a permanent basis this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n As a result, Saints are believed to be back in for Ramsdale, with Russell Martin reportedly speaking to the player as negotiations continue.<\/span><\/p>\n Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano<\/a> has also suggested Southampton are back in for Ramsdale, citing the failed Bijlow deal in a Twitter (X) update.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f Southampton will assess options for GK position after Bijlow deal off.<\/p>\n Aaron Ramsdale remains on the list but Arsenal want loan with obligation to buy clause\u2026<\/p>\n \u2026as they already 100% agreed on personal terms with Espanyol GK Joan Garc\u00eda. Waiting. \u23f3\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 pic.twitter.com\/XJbiRsrsie<\/a><\/p>\nWhy Wolves Won\u2019t Complete Aaron Ramsdale Transfer<\/b><\/h2>\n
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