Mikel Arteta reveals why Arsenal were so determined to sign Aaron Ramsdale
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained why he was so determined to make Aaron Ramsdale the club's new starting goalkeeper back in 2021. Bernd Leno was the Gunners' number one when Arteta was appointed head coach in December 2019, though they ended the prolonged season with Emi Martinez between the sticks after the German suffered an injury. Martinez's desire for regular first-team Football saw him join Aston Villa, and amid question marks over Leno's suitability, Arsenal unsuccessfully pursued Brentford's David Raya, who is now wanted by Chelsea, Man Utd and Tottenham. Arsenal went through the 2020/21 season without a new goalkeeper, but spent the following summer desperately trying to bring in Ramsdale from relegated Sheffield United, eventually agreeing a £24m fee with the Blades. Ramsdale has put in a few questionable performances between the sticks for Arsenal, but has upped his Game during their Premier League title charge this year, notably putting in ...