Former Rangers striker and Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd has provided insights into the future of Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Boyd suggests that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is leaning towards parting ways with Ramsdale in favor of David Raya as the team’s current primary goalkeeper.
Boyd emphasizes that Ramsdale, being an England international of considerable quality, should not be content with a bench role. While Raya is currently on loan from Brentford, there are speculations about Arsenal potentially making the loan deal permanent.
Speaking on Sky Sports News, Boyd shares his opinion: “It looks like Ramsdale is going to be moved on anyway, for me. He played for England not so long ago; you can’t be sitting on the bench. If you are an England international, you can’t be sitting on the bench. And there is no doubt that David Raya is Arsenal’s number one at this moment in time.”
Boyd suggests that Ramsdale should carefully evaluate his future at Arsenal. Although he doesn’t insist on an immediate departure in the January transfer window, he believes Ramsdale should explore his options. Highlighting Ramsdale’s prowess as a goalkeeper demonstrated at a top club like Arsenal, Boyd speculates that the £24 million-rated star (source: The Athletic) could potentially find a place in the starting lineup of another established Premier League team.
Boyd points out that Newcastle United, currently in need of a top goalkeeper due to Nick Pope’s long-term injury, could be an appealing destination for Ramsdale, offering him a chance to secure a starting role under manager Eddie Howe.
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