Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale has been linked with a move to Newcastle (Picture: Getty)

Mikel Arteta claims there is a ‘big reality’ in which Aaron Ramsdale is still at Arsenal next season despite speculation linking the England goalkeeper with a move to Newcastle United.

Ramsdale largely impressed as Arsenal’s No. 1 following a £30m move from Sheffield United in 2021, proving his critics wrong to help the Gunners challenge for the Premier League title last season.

Despite his influence at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta opted to bring in a new goalkeeper last summer, signing David Raya on an initial loan deal from Brentford.

At the time there was a serious debate over who would start for Arsenal but Raya quickly won the battle, with Ramsdale forced to settle with a back-up role for much of the season.
Given Raya’s form in north London, Arsenal are ready to turn his loan into a permanent move in the summer, sparking speculation over the future of England international Ramsdale.

Newcastle have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old, who is said to be willing to move to improve his first-team opportunities, but Arteta has hinted he will remain at the club.

Asked about Ramsdale’s future and links to Newcastle, Arteta said: ‘You know I?m not going to comment on those things.’

Ramsdale has had to sit on the sidelines and watch Raya take his spot (Picture: Getty)

Arteta was then asked whether there was any suggestion that Ram...