Ramsdale misses match for Sheffield United amid Arsenal links

Reports in British media said Arsenal was on the verge of finalising an agreement to sign Ramsdale, with an initial fee in the region of 24 million pounds.

Published : Aug 19, 2021 09:16 IST

Ramsdale, who joined the club from Bournemouth in August last year, played all 38 games in the Premier League last season.
Ramsdale, who joined the club from Bournemouth in August last year, played all 38 games in the Premier League last season.
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Ramsdale, who joined the club from Bournemouth in August last year, played all 38 games in the Premier League last season.

Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale missed the Championship (second tier) defeat by West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday amid ongoing speculation about a move to Premier League club Arsenal.

Reports in British media said Arsenal was on the verge of finalising an agreement to sign Ramsdale, with an initial fee in the region of 24 million pounds.

Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic said before the match, which it lost 4-0, that the 23-year-old was not "in the right state of mind".

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"We felt he was not ready for the game. We took the decision not to use him," he told Sky Sports.

Ramsdale, who joined the club from Bournemouth in August last year, played all 38 games in the Premier League last season. He was named the club's Player of the Year but was unable to prevent them being relegated.

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