It's no secret that Arsenal want to add a second goal, from the early Onana to Johnstone, to Neto, Navas, etc. has always been thunderous and rainy, but the closest thing is Sheffield United's Ramsdale. Do you know how much it will cost to take homegrown goalkeeper Ramsdale? Sheffield United gave the answer: no less than 25 million. Is our first thought, of course, worth it? It is true that when there were no rumors, I was not familiar with Ramsdale, but being able to replace him at the previous European Championships may indicate that he has a certain ability.
First of all, I think that whether it is expensive or not depends on two conditions, the first is his positioning, and the second is whether there is excess funds for targeted reinforcement after the completion of this transaction. As a goalkeeper with a special position, even if you have more capable players, only one can end up performing, so if you only play the role of a second goal, this deal must be a luxury. But from another point of view, if he came to take over the number one position of Leno, then I think the price is still more pertinent. In the current situation, it is not easy to say that Leno will face the problem of contract year next season, and it is understandable to plan ahead, but will Leno definitely go? I don't think so, he's still waiting to see how the team has performed this season.
The final cost of signing Ramsdale may reach 30 million, if you count the previous three signing operations, the total amount will reach more than 100 million, so my biggest concern is that once Ramsdale is introduced, the midfield signing plan is shelved, it will certainly not change much for the immediate combat strength. Of course, if it is true that there are 250 million yuan in reinforcement funds, then please ignore my above paragraph. However, if this deal can be closed, I believe that this price is also running to one door, and the factory may rotate him and Leno this season as a transition period to prepare for the departure of Ramsdale and Leno.
Leno has been unstable in the past two seasons, Arsenal gradually not absolutely assured Leno, due to the opponent's frequent targeted pressure on the goalkeeper in the penalty area, but also led to Leno's multiple mistakes, so Arteta re-evaluated the need for the goalkeeper to open a big foot, so this is also a very embarrassing thing, coupled with the renewal has been suspenseful, Ryan's withdrawal and Runnarsson's poor performance, so Arsenal urgently need a replacement. The factory's thinking this summer has also been aimed at the introduction policy of the account book and potential stocks, so this transaction is not completely empty.
Is Ramsdale worth $30 million?
Then we take a look at Ramsdale's data, in 2017 Ramsdale officially joined Bournemouth for £1 million, and has played for CheSta Fit and Afc Winbouton, until 2019 Ramsdale ushered in his Premier League debut, after which he gradually became the team's main goalkeeper. He returned to Sheffield United in 2020 for £18.5 million and was named Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year by Sheffield United that season. In terms of the national team, he has represented the youth teams of U18, U19, U20 and U21 countries, and on the eve of the European Championship, he was recruited by the England national team due to Henderson's injury.
Rumsdale's current contract with Sheffield United expires in 2024 and he made 42 appearances for the team last season, conceding 68 goals and completing six clean sheets. His save stats in the last two seasons are really good, but Ramsdale's luck is indeed a bit back, and the Bournemouth and Sheffield United he has played for have been relegated, of course, taking into account the lack of defensive strength of the team he plays for. As for Ramsdale's advantage, it is fast to react, and various extreme pokers can be seen to still have a good talent, but the second reaction after going to the ground is insufficient, and the strength of the upper limbs is still at a medium level.
Of course, to compare Leno's technical and tactical capabilities, for the time being, I don't think there is much comparison, AndRamsdale still needs to accumulate experience, even if it is bought, it must be slowly cultivated. Leno's fatal turnover rate is increasing, but his overall abilities are still very average. Leno may not be the best, but I don't think it's a weak position for the factory at the moment. Supplementing the goalkeeper does have a need, and buying it can indeed play a role in healthy competition with Leno, but this money depends on whether it can be priced or select conditional transactions, so as to use more reinforcement funds to the real place.
In addition, I believe that many people are still regretting the departure of Martinez, who originally sold a Copa America goalkeeper for 20 million, and now buys a relegated goalkeeper for 30 million, forming a huge contrast. But the matter has reached this point to say useless, since the past let him pass, since the original choice of Leno, in the end there will always be a party will be hurt, he left to achieve himself, this is also what everyone wants. It is said that Arsenal will go all out to chase Rumsdale next, and if the 30 million is finally completed, he will also become the 6th most expensive goalkeeper in football.