From Arsenal fan favourite to back up – Aaron Ramsdale joins Southampton on permanent deal

€25m market value 

Aaron Ramsdale made a huge impact at The Emirates following his €20.5 million transfer from Sheffield United in 2021. However, following the arrival of David Raya last summer (who has now joined on a permanent deal this summer following a loan), he became the No 2 at Arsenal, playing just six Premier League games last season. He has now joined newly promoted Southampton in a deal which sees the Gunners initially receive €21.4m, with a further €7.1m in add-ons. Ramsdale has a current market value of €25m.

After passing his medical, the 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the option of a fifth that could see him stay at the south-coast club until 2029. Ramsdale’s departure has led to Arsenal reportedly agreeing a deal with Bournemouth for the loan signing of goalkeeper Neto to replace the departing Englishmen. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Arsenal were exploring a move for Neto after failing to agree a fee for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García.

Ramsdale played every minute of every league game as Arsenal finished second behind Manchester City in the 2022-23 campaign. In total, he kept 32 clean sheets in 82 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners and has earned five England caps. Arsenal have now made €52.9m from selling players this summer, with striker Eddie Nketiah also expected to complete a €30m move to Crystal Palace this deadline day.