David Seaman wants Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to resist a January transfer, amid interest from Newcastle and Chelsea.
Ramsdale, 25, has lost his spot at the Emirates since David Raya was signed from Brentford on a season-long loan in August, with a view to making that temporary switch permanent next summer. The Englishman has played just three games in the last three months.
Ramsdale's lack of minutes has sparked rumours of a potential exit in January. He's been linked with a loan move to St James' Park following Nick Pope's serious shoulder injury, while Chelsea have lost their No.1 stopper Robert Sanchez to a knee problem.
Yet, rather than leave in January, Seaman believes Ramsdale would be better off fighting for his place under Mikel Arteta. He acknowledges that Ramsdale will have to make a decision on his future at some point, especially considering his England career.
"No, I don't want him to leave the club at all," Seaman, who won three league titles during his time as Arsenal's goalkeeper, told talkSPORT. "Raya has come in and I think now we're seeing you know why he's in there because with his feet he's brilliant.
"It's still 50-50 for me and I'm happy that we've got two really good quality goalkeepers at the club. But the main factor that you've got to do is make sure that whoever's not in is happy. Ramsdale's also got England to look after as well."
England will travel to Germany in June for Euro 2024 and Ramsdale could miss out on a place in Gareth Southgate's squad if he fails to break back into Arsenal's starting XI. Jordan Pickford, Sam Johnstone, Dean Henderson and James Trafford will all fancy their chances of getting the nod, while Pope will also be in contention if he recovers in time.
Seaman added: "He's England's No 2, he's pushing for the Euros, so he needs to play. But, for me, he doesn't leave in January. Come the end of the season, let's see what happens."
Arteta also wants Ramsdale to stay at the Emirates. He told reporters earlier this month: "I want Aaron with us. I am very happy to have two very, very good goalkeepers and Aaron is staying with us... He's willing to play. Like any player, he wants to play for Arsenal."
Arteta added: "For England it's not like he has started a lot of games, so hopefully we can help him be better here so then he can play for England. We want to be better, so we want to add to what we already have. That's the intention that we have."
Wipbemory
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Arteta don't sold ramsdale that one is a good goalkeeper
bezeimntyz
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Chelsea his a 10m keeper go for him
rundeikstu
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play ramsdale and drop raya
Suubdlnuz
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if there is 60m pounds or more they just sell to balance their books, he is surplus, and to keep such quality on the bench for club that need strengthening upfront and backline is insane..
kisadknst
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if they can't win another trophy with those players then that's a disastrous, Arsenal will be fire the end of this season
true fan of game of football
soobklmnpy
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Play the boy, oh man
tuaadptuz
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stay and fight for your positive,you aren't the first player on these universe to lose your positive as Arsenal's no1..as from your observation you also see how Raya is performing he isn't yet at 100%performance.why do u wanna let go of samthinq that's already in your hands be a fighters and lead by an example,why running away from a competition..Cmn Rams we believe in you
Ajilore
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seaman or whatever who told he play for England when at Newcastle or Chelsea, or you want contribute for his downfall can't you see Arteta favors his Spanish goalkeeper making ramsdale look stupid,he should leave this arrogant Arteta.
am an arsenal fan I love what you said my brother that is just it
Wehcdikoz
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seaman or whatever who told he play for England when at Newcastle or Chelsea, or you want contribute for his downfall can't you see Arteta favors his Spanish goalkeeper making ramsdale look stupid,he should leave this arrogant Arteta.
baabclmos
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arsenal is a funny club 🤣 😂 😆 very useless and shameless 🤣
tesablor
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Arteta has issues...rams shud go to Newcastle or Chelsea...
Sullietmercy
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Both Arteta and Seaman know that they need Ramsdale at Arsenal to mount a serious title challenge. But his head has already been turned by his fear of losing his chance to play for England at Euro 2024 if he doesn't get the minutes at Arsenal. So it all depends on Ramsdale really.
He should leave and get a team which will give him first no goalkeeper to retain his form
reyacikmpy
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Chelsea should sign him, we received silly cheap goals against Luton
QueriisFiasi
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Both Arteta and Seaman know that they need Ramsdale at Arsenal to mount a serious title challenge. But his head has already been turned by his fear of losing his chance to play for England at Euro 2024 if he doesn't get the minutes at Arsenal. So it all depends on Ramsdale really.
Cembcklops
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if they can't win another trophy with those players then that's a disastrous, Arsenal will be fire the end of this season
Arteta
Cembcklops
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Arteta will Ruin Arsenal by next season cause he has Big EGO
if they can't win another trophy with those players then that's a disastrous, Arsenal will be fire the end of this season
TheOddOne
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Ramsdale should just go to Liverpool as substitute for Allison
luobdopruy
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Arteta has a mean streak. he doesn't care how you feel just to get the job done. players are human.
chris_lamboo
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Congratulations Nottingham forest 👏 That's the exact result we wanted😃😃
wusbmnrsz
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Arteta will Ruin Arsenal by next season cause he has Big EGO