Newcastle make move for Eddie Howe’s former Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale; Magpies in search of a back-up to Nick Pope after missing out on James Trafford to Man City; Ramsdale played 30 Premier League games for Southampton last season as they were relegated to the Championship
Newcastle are in talks with Southampton over a move for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
The deal under discussion is for a loan with an option to buy. Personal terms are not expected to be a problem. There has been no official bid for Ramsdale at this stage.
The Magpies have been searching for a ‘keeper to challenge their No 1Nick Pope.
They agreed a fee forBurnley’s James Traffordlast week butManchester Cityhad a matching clause which they triggered to re-sign their former academy graduate. Trafford is having a City medical on Monday ahead of his £27m return to the club.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe knows Ramsdale well, having signed him while at Bournemouth in 2017. Newcastle also looked into the possibility of signing him from Arsenal last summer but couldn’t agree a fee.
Southampton bought him from the Gunners in August 2024 for a fixed fee of £18m, which could potentially rise to £25m if performance-related add-ons are met.
Ramsdale has three years left on his contract with Saints.
The 27-year-old England international made 30 Premier League appearances last season as Southampton were relegated to the Championship.
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“We’re in a situation where there’s potentially a goalkeeper merry-go-round.
Source: Skysports
