Aaron Ramsdale: Southampton agree fee with Arsenal for permanent transfer of England goalkeeper | Football News

Aaron Ramsdale will bear a medical with Southampton right this moment forward of his transfer from Arsenal.

It’s understood the mounted charge is £18m, doubtlessly rising to £25m if performance-related add-ons are met.

Negotiations are persevering with to agree the opposite facets of the deal, however it’s wanting constructive for all sides that will probably be accomplished.

Ramsdale – below contract with Arsenal till 2026 – has been instructed he can depart the membership if the suitable provide is made.

The England worldwide misplaced his place as first-choice ‘keeper for the Gunners to David Raya final season, resulting in hypothesis he would depart this summer season.

Saints had appeared to be signing Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow earlier this week, however determined to tug out of the deal on the medical stage on Tuesday.

In the meantime, Arsenal have most of the particulars of a deal in place to signal Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia as a alternative if and when Ramsdale leaves, and are understood to be in place to shut it.

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The 2024 summer season switch window formally closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time within the Premier League and 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League has introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The cut-off dates have been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.