Mark Schwarzer thinks Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale would be a great signing for Chelsea.
Aaron Ramsdale, 25, lost his starting position as Arsenal’s first-choice keeper this season to David Raya.
However, the England gloveman has proven in recent seasons that he can be a top performer in the Premier League.
TalkSPORT reported last month that Chelsea are weighing up a potential move for Arsenal’s Ramsdale this January
Schwarzer suggests it could be a match made in heaven for both parties.
When discussing the situation of Arsenal’s Ramsdale, Schwarzer claimed it would make sense for him to join Chelsea.
He believes he would be an immediate upgrade on Blues goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic.
Schwarzer told Optus Sport: “It’s a bit of a headscratcher to me, because he’s a top-quality goalkeeper who is good with his feet, great on his line and who can command his 18-yard box with ease.
“And yet his time at the Emirates is up and he must leave for the good of his own career, his wellbeing and his quality. He needs to be playing week in, week out. He’s far too good to be sitting on the bench as a bit-part player at Arsenal.
“For me, there’s an obvious destination, too.
“For all the money Chelsea have spent on new players, their goalkeeping department is not up to scratch and their current situation proves it. Robert Sanchez is out injured, meaning an inexperienced Djordje Petrovic, who is talented, is between the sticks. Even with a fit Sanchez back, Ramsdale supersedes both of them.
“Sanchez, their current No.1, is not at Ramsdale’s level. Yes, he’s very good with the ball in his hands and his distribution from his hands is good – but with the ball at his feet, he is questionable. In fact, I don’t think his overall goalkeeping quality is that of international standard. Chelsea need a top-class goalkeeper and currently I don’t believe they have one.
“Ramsdale would suit Chelsea well and while solving their goalkeeper problem, he would also fill the leadership vacuum the club currently has.”
Chelsea should sign Aaron Ramsdale
We can definitely picture a world where Ramsdale arrives at Stamford Bridge and immediately improves the Chelsea XI. On his day, the Englishman gloveman is a top player with a huge personality and presence.
However, the Arsenal player isn’t yet the kind of world-class goalkeeper that Chelsea needs.
We’re very intrigued to see if the transfer speculation ramps up around him in the next few weeks.
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