Leeds transfer news: Aaron Ramsdale update emerges after Man United twist
Leeds United may look to replace Illan Meslier in the upcoming transfer window, with Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on their radar.
Karl Darlow has replaced Meslier in between the sticks at the West Yorkshire outfit, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the French shot-stopper leave in the coming months.
Daniel Farke has dropped the 25-year-old from the starting lineup as the Whites focus on winning automatic promotion to the Premier League.
With a return to the English top flight on the cards, Ramsdale has been linked with an Elland Road switch from the already relegated Southampton, and they’ve learned the Englishman’s stance.
Ramsdale wants Premier League stay amid Leeds United interest
Ramsdale wants to remain in the Premier League as Southampton have been relegated, according to The Sun.
The news outlet reports (14 April) that the England international prefers to stay in the English top flight despite interest from clubs abroad.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances | Goals conceded | Clean sheets |
| Premier League | 24 | 57 | 2 |
It’s been claimed that Manchester United are monitoring the 26-year-old’s situation, along with West Ham.
The shot-stopper’s £25million release clause is now active as the Saints are going down to the Championship [TBR Football].
Leeds will be confident of Ramsdale deal despite Man United interest
With Southampton’s relegation confirmed, Leeds should pursue Ramsdale as they’re in need of a new goalkeeper.
Meslier’s sale at Elland Road seems inevitable after his various errors in recent weeks have cost the Whites valuable points.
The West Yorkshire outfit can’t rely on the 25-year-old Frenchman to be their number one if and when they win promotion.
Leeds are in an encouraging position in the Championship, sitting top of the table, five points ahead of third-place Sheffield United, with just four games left to play.
While Darlow has deputised as Farke’s goalkeeper in recent matches, the Whites arguably need someone better than him to survive the Premier League relegation battle.
Ramsdale is an experienced shot-stopper who has undoubtedly been a standout player in Southampton’s rather abysmal season.
The Englishman’s qualities were evident during his time at Arsenal, and £25m would evidently be a bargain for him.
With the West Yorkshire outfit in touching distance of winning promotion, they’ve got a decent chance of enticing the 26-year-old goalkeeper away from Man United, where game time may be limited.