Newcastle United have been named as the frontrunners to sign a Premier League player recently linked with Chelsea.
There’s rumours in the transfer rumour mill that suggests Chelsea and Newcastle may go head-to-head for a potential new signing this summer.
As it stands, the two clubs are battling it out to qualify for Europe. With three league games left each, sixth-placed Newcastle are only two points above seventh-placed Chelsea.
Will the pull of European football next season be a deciding factor for transfer targets?
The Evening Standard has claimed that Newcastle are considered “frontrunners” to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
It is explained that the 25-year-old goalkeeper, who’s lost his starting position to David Raya this season, is set to leave the Gunners this summer to search for regular first-team football again. He’s made just 11 appearances across all competitions this season for Mikel Arteta’s side.
This comes amid speculation that Chelsea also like the Gunners gloveman, who cost £30m (Sky Sports) from Sheffield United back in 2021.
Interestingly, speaking via OptusSport back in January, Mark Schwarzer suggested that “top-quality” player Ramsdale should join Chelsea.
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