Arsenal now want to sign ‘excellent’ 22-year-old goalkeeper, but Manchester United are also keen

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Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj but Manchester United are also said to be keen.

The Gunners are likely to face the prospect of replacing their second-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale this summer.

Ramsdale has lost his place in Mikel Arteta’s side this term after the arrival of David Raya from Brentford. The 25-year-old’s departure has since been described as ‘inevitable’ following a lack of minutes.

With Raya set to make his loan switch to the Emirates Stadium permanent at the end of the season, Arsenal are eyeing a move for Diant Ramaj. 

Arsenal keen on Ramaj

Christian Falk took to X on Wednesday afternoon and claimed that Arsenal are keen on signing Ramaj.

But should they move for the 22-year-old, they could face competition from Manchester United and Chelsea.

“Arsenal, Man United and Chelsea are interested in the German goalkeeper Diant Ramaj (22) of Ajax Amsterdam,” the Bild Sport journalist wrote.

Despite Ajax’s underwhelming campaign, Ramaj has impressed since breaking into the side back in October.

The German shot-stopper joined the Eredivisie giants from Eintracht Frankfurt over the summer.

Former Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner, who has recently joined Crystal Palace, previously lauded the youngster as ‘excellent’.

Ideally, Arsenal would probably prefer to keep both Ramsdale and Raya at the club. But it seems doubtful that the former will be happy with playing a back-up role.

Signing a young, talented goalkeeper like Ramaj as Raya’s understudy could make a lot of sense for Arsenal.

Ramaj is unlikely to demand regular minutes but the Gunners will face competition for his signature, with Chelsea and United also interested.

Both Premier League rivals are expected to strengthen in the goalkeeping department this summer and Chelsea, in particular, may be able to offer Ramaj more regular opportunities.