Nottingham Forest are keen on Aaron Ramsdale

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Arsenal stopper Aaron Ramsdale before the end of the transfer window.

According to a report from The Sun, Nottingham Forest are looking to strengthen their squad before the end of the window. They want to bring in a new stopper and Nuno Espirito Santo is keen to have Aaron Ramsdale as first choice for next season. While Tricky Trees can’t afford to sign him permanently, they are mulling a loan move and seem willing to play the waiting game.

Will Ramsdale leave Arsenal?

Ramsdale was the undisputed number one at Arsenal ahead of the start of the 2023/24 season. But the arrival of David Raya from Brentford changed things. While he was brought in to challenge the English goalkeeper for a place in the starting XI, Raya has been the go-to man since joining the club.

The 26-year-old made just a handful of appearances last season and with Raya’s stay now permanent, Ramsdale is keen to move in search of regular first-team action. Given the type of performances the English goalkeeper has produced during his time at Arsenal, there is significant interest in him.

But, so far, there have been no suitable offers for him. No interested club seem willing to meet the asking price of around £50m. While Nottingham are keen on his signature, they cannot meet the north London club’s demands.

Nottingham want a loan move for Rasmdale

Their Portuguese manager is desperate to have a new number one before next season. He feels Ramsdale could do wonders for them given his track record for Mikel Arteta’s side. Although they have other targets, the Tricky Trees seem quite focused on bringing the Arsenal stopper to the club.

The people at the City Ground are willing to play the waiting game. They feel Arsenal will eventually look to send him out on loan if they don’t have a buyer for him this summer. If they open the door for him to leave on loan later in the window, Nottingham want to take any such opportunity. To make sure he doesn’t miss it, Nuno Espirito Santo’s team is considering paying his full wages along with a hefty bonus.