WEST HAM have opened talks to sign Aaron Ramsdale with Southampton reportedly eager to offload the goalkeeper’s wages.
The England international, 27, only joined the Saints from Arsenal last summer.
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But the club’s relegation means he needs a move back to the Premier League to keep his World Cup hopes alive.
Before joining Southampton, Ramsdale spent much of the 2023/24 campaign on the bench at Arsenal after falling out of favour.
His spot was taken by David Raya whom Mikel Arteta preferred not only for his shot-stopping ability but also for his composure and distribution with the ball.
In a bid to secure regular first-team football, Ramsdale moved to Southampton but things haven’t gone according to plan and now he’s seeking a fresh start.
According to a report from talkSPORT, West Ham manager Graham Potter is a long-time admirer of the former Bournemouth and Sheffield United shot-stopper.
Potter is open to bringing in Ramsdale to provide competition for Alphonse Areola.
The Hammers are short in the goalkeeping department following the departure of long-serving keeper Lukasz Fabianski.
Talks are still at an early stage with West Ham hoping to negotiate a cut-price deal or possibly arrange a loan with an option to buy.
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Ramsdale is believed to be keen on securing regular game time knowing that’s his best route back into the England squad.
This move could also offer him a path back into the limelight following his early success at Arsenal before Raya’s arrival.
The Hammers endured a tough campaign under both Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter, finishing a disappointing 14th in the Premier League.
However, Potter is said to have credit in the bank with many believing he inherited a struggling side and will be judged more fairly on progress next season.
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