Newcastle move for Ramsdale after Trafford setback
The Magpies are eager to strengthen their options in goal and have made a formal offer to Southampton.
According to The Athletic, the proposal is for a loan move with an option to buy Ramsdale permanently.
Talks between the two clubs remain ongoing, but no deal has been agreed upon at this stage.
Newcastle seek new goalkeeper after Trafford blow
Newcastle have been active in the market this summer as they search for a new first-choice goalkeeper.
They had been chasing James Trafford, but that move now looks unlikely. The Burnley keeper is expected to rejoin Manchester City.
Newcastle had hoped to secure Trafford earlier in the summer before the Club World Cup, but City were not open to a deal at the time.
With that move now off the table, Ramsdale has emerged as a serious alternative.
Southampton are open to various types of deals. These include a full transfer, a loan with a sizeable fee and future option, or keeping the player at the club.
Ramsdale joined Southampton from Arsenal in a £25 million transfer last summer. He is under contract at the club until 2029.
The 27-year-old made 32 appearances for Southampton last season in all competitions. He kept just three clean sheets as the club finished bottom of the Premier League.
That campaign marked Ramsdale's third top-flight relegation. Despite this, he remains highly regarded and has senior England experience.
Ramsdale previously played under Newcastle manager Eddie Howe during their time together at Bournemouth, from 2017 to 2020.
Before joining Southampton, Ramsdale spent three years at Arsenal. He was the club's starting goalkeeper as they finished second in the 2022-23 Premier League season.
However, he lost his spot to David Raya the following year and featured mostly in cup competitions.
A possible reunion with Howe could offer him a new start at St James' Park.
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