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title: "Sheffield United: Aaron Ramsdale linked with Arsenal"
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author: "Sean Clifford"
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published: "2021-06-17T06:10:57Z"
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# Sheffield United: Aaron Ramsdale linked with Arsenal

**Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is a shock target for Arsenal, as reported by [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15291129/arsenal-transfer-aaron-ramsdale-sheff-utd-leno/).**

### The Lowdown: Sheffield United eye 2021/22 redemption

Sheffield United will be looking to immediately bounce back to the Premier League in 2021/22, in the wake of their unfortunate relegation to the Sky Bet Championship \[[Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/apr/17/sheffield-united-relegated-by-wolves-premier-league-match-report#:~:text=Sheffield%20United%20relegated%20after%20Willian%20Jos%C3%A9%20seals%20victory%20for%20Wolves,-Dejection%20for%20Sheffield&text=Sheffield%20United%20equalled%20the%20earliest,clarity%20from%20the%20club's%20owner.)\].

Though player incomings may will be a crucial part of kick-starting their promotion push, keeping hold of their assets may take precedence for newly appointed boss Slaviša Jokanović \[[BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57267695)\].

In recent times, Blades midfielder Sander Berge has been linked with a move to Arsenal \[[Yorkshire Live](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-show-transfer-hand-sander-20822047)\], meanwhile Wolverhampton Wanderers have previously shown an interest in striker Oliver McBurnie \[[GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/1672484-wolves-eye-15m-raid-on-sheffield-united-the-verdict)\].

Surprisingly, it may turn out to be a different player who departs Yorkshire for the Gunners according to latest stories.

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### The Latest: Ramsdale an Arsenal target; £20 million fee quoted

As Bernd Leno’s future becomes exceeding unclear between the Emirates sticks, Ramsdale has emerged as a potential acquisition for the Londoners as they restructure their squad \[[The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15291129/arsenal-transfer-aaron-ramsdale-sheff-utd-leno/)\].

Sheffield United are said to be holding out for around £20 million for the 23-year-old \[[The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15291129/arsenal-transfer-aaron-ramsdale-sheff-utd-leno/)\], who has replaced Dean Henderson in England’s EURO 2020 roster, after the Manchester United stopper sustained a hip injury \[[Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/15/dean-henderson-out-of-england-squad-injured-and-aaron-ramsdale-called-in-euro-2020)\].

Arsenal are also said to be interested in Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mat Ryan, who may prove to be a more financially prudent alternative in the last line of defence \[[Daily Cannon](https://dailycannon.com/2021/06/arsenal-negotiations-mat-ryan/)\].

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### The Verdict: Losing Ramsdale would be a bitter blow for the Blades

Without question, losing Ramsdale would come as a bitter blow to Sheffield United as they set out to conquer the English second-tier.

In 2020/21, Ramsdale was ever-present for the Bramall Lane outfit, making 42 appearances across all competitions \[[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aaron-ramsdale/leistungsdaten/spieler/427568)\].

Though he endured a tough campaign last time out, there is no doubt that he has the ability to become a top-class goalkeeper at Premier League level in the coming years, evidenced by his call-up to Euro 2020 duty.

Once described as ‘simply outstanding’ by former Trinidad and Tobago international Shaka Hislop \[[Bournemouth Echo](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/18317842.aaron-ramsdale-simply-outstanding-says-former-premier-league-star-shaka-hislop/)\], Ramsdale has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur in the last few weeks \[[HITC](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/06/13/tottenham-hotspur-transfer-news-aaron-ramsdale-wants-sheffield-united-stay/)\].

Continuity is key to breeding success in football, and losing his commanding presence would be a sore setback to the Blades as they prepare for next term.

**In other news, a pundit exclusively gives his take on Sheffield United star [Oli McBurnie](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/exclusive-pundit-urges-moyes-to-not-sign-oli-mcburnie-who-is-not-good-enough-for-the-premier-league-e140/).**