Aaron Ramsdale set for second transfer less than 12 months after Arsenal exit

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper is expected to leave Southampton after just one season following . Ramsdale, 26, only joined the Saints as part of an , in August 2024.

But his time at St Mary's could be up after less than a year amid links with and . That's because are eyeing a move for Sunderland's Anthony Patterson as a replacement for Ramsdale, who's keen to stay in the .

Patterson, who's also being looked at by and , could be the subject of a bid if don't win the play-offs. According to , manager-less Southampton chiefs are keen on the 24-year-old, who was born in North Shields.

The Saints are also making checks on Angers shot-stopper Yahia Fofana. The international will reportedly be available for around £10million.

Their search for a goalkeeper points towards Ramsdale leaving Southampton after . The former star suffered the same fate without in 2020 before going down the following year with .

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That didn't stop from making a move and he was installed as Arsenal's No.1 for two seasons until arrival spelled the end. After spending most of last season on the bench, Ramsdale decided to leave north London.

But his dream of rediscovering his form down at Southampton and challenging to be No.1's never became a reality. After the Saints' early relegation was confirmed last month, Ramsdale send an emotional message to supporters.

"A very hard day & tough one to take," he posted on . "This is a special club with amazing fans - we are sorry that it has ended like this. You deserve better.

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"This club has come back from adversity on many occasions and this time will be no different. Still a lot of football to be played and we will keep trying to salvage positives from what has been an extremely difficult season. Thank you for sticking with us."

Southampton need one point from their last three games to avoid finishing level with the lowest points tally in Premier League history. The Saints have only mustered 11 after 35 games, equal to infamous record set by in the 2008-09 season.

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