MX23RW : Saturday, May 11 06:18:23| >> :120:13667:13667:

Arsenal eye Sam Johnstone as Aaron Ramsdale alternative?

Arsenal eye Sam Johnstone as Ramsdale alternative?
© Reuters
Arsenal reportedly identify £20m-rated West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone as an ideal alternative to Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to move for West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone if they cannot get a deal over the line for Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale.

The Gunners are understood to have opened talks with the Blades over Ramsdale, who is currently with the England squad for their Euro 2020 campaign.

Despite their relegation to the Championship, Sheffield United are thought to be holding out for a fee in excess of £25m for the shot-stopper, which could force Arsenal to seek out alternative options.

According to the Daily Star, Arsenal could therefore move for West Brom number one Johnstone, as the Baggies would likely sanction a sale around the £20m mark.

Doubts remain over the future of Bernd Leno at the Emirates, but the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and West Ham United have all been credited with an interest in Johnstone as well.

The 28-year-old is also with Gareth Southgate's team for the European Championship, and he kept six clean sheets in 37 Premier League matches last term.

ID:453918:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect2646:

Click here for more stories about Sam Johnstone

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale pictured on June 2, 2021
Read Next:
Arsenal preparing to rival Tottenham for Aaron Ramsdale?
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal36265588286083
2Manchester CityMan City35257387335482
3Liverpool36239481384378
4Aston Villa36207973532067
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs351861169581160
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle351751378562256
7Chelsea351591170591154
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd35166135255-354
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham361310135670-1449
10Bournemouth36139145263-1148
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton351211125357-447
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36137164960-1146
13Fulham36128165155-444
14Crystal Palace361110154957-843
15Everton36129153849-1137
16Brentford3699185260-836
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3689194563-1829
18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3659223974-3524
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd36372635100-6516


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!