Arsenal to ‘sanction transfer exit’ once Aaron Ramsdale completes £30m switch

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Aaron Ramsdale’s fine efforts over the last couple of seasons are set to be rewarded with a move to Arsenal. Sheffield United boss Slavisa Jokanovic revealed that a deal had been agreed on Wednesday night, which could signal the end of one player’s time at the Emirates.

Arsenal are reportedly set to sanction the sale of Alex Runarsson once the deal to sign Aaron Ramsdale is complete.

The Gunners are set for a major improvement in goal, with potential England no. 1 Ramsdale on the brink of a move to north London.

The 23-year-old was named as the Blades’ player of the year last season, despite finishing rock bottom of the Premier League, an accolade he also won the previous year at Bournemouth.

But despite back-to-back relegations, Ramsdale is once again set to return to the top flight, with Arsenal close to agreeing a £30m move for the Euro 2020 finalist.

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Ramsdale is expected to provide fierce competition for Bernd Leno, potentially overtaking him and becoming first choice if his form impresses.

That is not something Leno had previously with Icelandic stopper Runarsson behind him, with the £1m acquisition underwhelming in his showings in an Arsenal shirt.

And according to Sky Sports, Runarsson is set to be sold if Ramsdale joins the club.

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Some of the finer details of Ramsdale’s move appear to have come to light, with the Gunners set to pay an initial £24m to bring him to the capital.

Sheffield United will then be owed a further £6m if Ramsdale does become the new long-term no. 1 at the Emirates Stadium.

His former club Bournemouth are also set 15 per cent fee as the deal is worth more than £19m, as per their agreement with the Blades.

Bramall Lane boss Slavisa Jokanovic revealed that a deal had been agreed and the move was very close to becoming official, despite his best attempts to keep Ramsdale.

Following a 4-0 defeat to West Brom on Wednesday, Slavisa Jokanovic said: “The deal is not complete but it’s agreed between the clubs. I believe the agreement is close to being done.

“It’s not really what I want but it’s difficult to stop this kind of situation. It’s a huge deal for the club.”

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