Southampton star Aaron Ramsdale lined up for Premier League switch in potential fourth transfer since 2020
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Newcastle are eyeing up a summer move to sign Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, talkSPORT understands.
The 26-year-old only made the move to St Mary’s in August after losing the No.1 spot at Arsenal.
But he could be set for yet another transfer with Magpies boss Eddie Howe a huge admirer of the England international.
Rumours have circulated that the Magpies could make a move for Ramsdale this month amid a possible Martin Dubravka exit.
However it is understood that the St James’ Park outfit do not have the funds to sign the player in the winter transfer window.
Dubravka is claimed to have a deal lined up to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab, but Howe is desperate to keep him at the club until the summer.
The Slovakian is currently in the final six months of his contract at Newcastle, with the club running the risk of losing him on a free.
Meanwhile, question marks still remain over whether injured goalkeeper Nick Pope is the right man for Newcastle.
And this has led to Newcastle to weigh up a move for Ramsdale at the end of the campaign.
It was only last summer that saw Ramsdale link up with Southampton for an initial £18million.
Should he depart the south coast side later this year, it would be his fourth permanent transfer since 2020.
That year saw him link up with Sheffield United from Bournemouth following the Cherries’ relegation from the Premier League.
Just a year later, he joined the Gunners in a deal rising to £30m after he was unable to help the Blades remain in the top-flight.
Ramsdale started off the 2021/22 season as Bernd Leno’s back-up, but quickly became the first choice where he cemented himself as a fan favourite at the Emirates.
However, David Raya’s move to Arsenal in 2023 put Ramsdale’s place between the sticks in jeopardy.
And it quickly became clear that the Spaniard was Mikel Arteta’s No.1, resulting in Ramsdale spending the majority of last campaign on the bench.
Things haven’t gone to plan at Southampton this term, with Ramsdale’s side rooted to the bottom of the table with just six points from 20 games.
In 13 Premier League appearances, he has shipped in a whopping 27 goals – keeping just two clean sheets.