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Aaron Ramsdale given Man United £25m transfer green light amid Arsenal reunion verdict

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Former goalkeeper has been told he would be a better option at than Andre Onana.

David Raya's move to Arsenal on loan from last season saw Ramsdale shut out of the starting XI under . When Raya's loan was made permanent this summer, the Englishman decided to to give him regular first-team football.

And . It is claimed that the Red Devils see him as a solid signing for Ruben Amorim. The report also mentions a £25m release clause, which has caught the attention of several clubs.

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The interest in Ramsdale comes after a series of high-profile mistakes this season from current United No. 1 Onana. The ex-Inter Milan shot-stopper was responsible for both Lyon goals during last week's 2-2 draw in United's Europa League quarterfinal first-leg match.

And former Rangers boss Ally MCcoist and ex-Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling have had their say on reports that Ramsdale could be a potential summer replacement for United's under-fire goalkeeper.

“I don’t think it’d be daft at all,” McCoist told . “I don’t fancy Onana to be honest with you, I’m not sure he’s of the class Manchester United need as a goalkeeper moving forward.

“The squad’s needing a dramatic overhaul and that wouldn’t be the daftest move.” Stelling added: “Ramsdale’s played at the top level. He’s played for England, he’s played for Arsenal, and he’s not going to want to play in the Championship with Southampton.”

McCoist replied.: “No, that’s for sure. I’d be staggered if he starts next year at Southampton. I don’t think he’ll be there next season in the Championship.”

As a result of them dropping back down to the Championship, Arsenal have been denied a £1million windfall with that clause included in Ramsdale's move to St Mary's Stadium.

In the wake of losing to Spurs, the 26-year-old penned an emotional message on Instagram, a post that was liked by several Arsenal stars. With it clear his former teammates are keeping an eye on his progress,

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