Aaron Ramsdale "absolutely has to leave" Arsenal according to former player Emmanuel Petit, who can see he is "miserable".
The goalkeeper had been No.1 at the Emirates for the past two years but has now been relegated to second choice. David Raya was signed from Brentford in the summer and, within weeks of his arrival, was thrown in by Mikel Arteta and has retained his role.
Ramsdale had done little wrong during his time between the sticks but now finds himself, largely, watching on from the bench. It has put his club career and his international ambitions on hold and Petit now believes he must seek pastures new in January with plenty of teams set to be keen on his services.
He told Compare.bet : "People say that signing Raya was a mistake and he hasn’t been perfect but aren’t Arsenal top of the league? Yes Raya has made some mistakes but he has also made some brilliant saves and he has been excellent in building up from the back.
"If I was Ramsdale there is no doubt I would ask for a move away in January. I can see he is miserable at the moment and every day he must be waking up thinking ‘what did I do wrong?’ He did everything, and has no reason to feel responsible for dropping him, but you cannot deny that Arsenal are first in the league with Raya in goal.
"Especially with the Euros coming up, Ramsdale absolutely has to leave. I’m pretty sure there are many, many clubs in the Premier League that would love to have him."
Ramsdale was part of the Arsenal team that went close to the title last term before falling away late on. His replacement, Raya, has received mixed reviews with his build-up play seen as a point of difference, yet he's made several high profile errors since coming in.
Arteta has continued to stick by his compatriot, defending him where necessary. The Gunners boss previously spoke about his desire to increase competition in every position, goalkeeper included. Despite having two quality No 1s Arteta has started Raya in every league game but one since handing him his debut.
He said earlier this season: "I cannot have two players in each position and not play them. David has tremendous qualities, like Aaron has, like Karl (Hein) has and we have to use them."
tuhaikst
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ramsdale deserved respect and arsenal should know ramsdale leaving will cause raya to become complacent in goal
emondorock
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raya is our no 1 we are top of league. sell ramsdale for a big sum and buy a decent striker.
Vcentkawunde91
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He is a talent, so he should go where he can enjoy himself.
StipuJay
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Ramsdale is a poor passer of the ball. Arteta wants to build up from the back. that's Ramsdale's problem at the moment. Both keepers are solid in saves. but Ramsdale can't just seem to pass the ball right under high press situations
Laucdlmtuz
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arsenal always sale good keepers
hawbcklmpy
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last season ramsdale's error 5 times opposite score. as a manager you have to think about it.
Vetabciktu
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Don't worry Ramsdale after the Liverpool game you'll get back into the 1 spot, we'll do you a big favor 😉
Stevenong
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He’s damn right. Ramsdale is a top keeper and has helped arsenal to be where they are today , and Arteta chose that short ass, who’s not even on par with ramsdale. Go and join a club that appreciate you more !
AFaixal
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Newcastle should buy Ramsdale
nuhdenosty
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This one leaves a sour taste in my mouth because this Raya guy is not better than Ramsdale. At times these foreign managers have a tendency to bring in their fellow country men at the expense of the locals. I can't think of a good reason as to why Ramsdale is being sidelined.If Arteta was rebuilding Ramsdale will preferred because he is three years younger. England is always lacking in the goalie department Ramsdale is who they need. I fully agree with Emma noel Petit for Ramsdale's future. Arteta made the same mistake with Martinez only to realise that Martinez was the best in the world.
Ifeabdul
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Speechless to the marrow. This one is a bit tough. 💕
Conaeiorty
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sad to see this happens, what he contributed last season go to zero .
Jzsgamer
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people are forgetting not that Ramsdale is poor noo but the goalkeeper specialist coach once came from Brentford if am not wrong and came to arsenal before Raya so he is the big influence of Raya's minutes not even Arteta
Dakabcmnsz
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UTD, where are you and you sign Ramsdale
KidRockz
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Maybe Man U should get Ramsdale.. Who knows he can be our next Peter Schmeichel..
kuwknopryz
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Bad advice coz saliba and Gabriel solid defense have a lot to do with Ramsdale's numbers if he goes to a side with a poor defense that will drop his value