Liverpool have reportedly joined Arsenal in the race to sign Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, who has been identified as the ideal backup to Aaron Ramsdale
Liverpool could potentially disrupt Arsenal's plans to replace Aaron Ramsdale, as they have reportedly entered the race to sign promising goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. The Villarreal shot-stopper has been turning heads this season, and it seems a bidding war may be on the horizon in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Mikel Arteta is thought to be planning a shake-up of his goalkeeping department at the end of the season, with Ramsdale drawing attention from across Europe after being demoted to second-choice keeper at the Emirates Stadium.
The England international has openly expressed his dissatisfaction with playing backup to David Raya, but given Arteta's faith in the Spanish keeper, it is difficult to see Ramsdale reclaim his spot in the starting eleven.
With Arsenal ready to invest heavily, Ramsdale could be sold to generate funds for new signings. However, if the 25-year-old does depart, a replacement will be needed and their initial plans to bring in a new number two are already looking shaky.
Villarreal's Jorgensen has been linked with a move to North London this summer, but Arsenal aren't the only ones admiring the Denmark Under-21 international. According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have also thrown their hat into the ring to sign the 21-year-old.
Both Liverpool and Arsenal have their sights set on Villarreal's backup goalkeeper Jorgensen as a potential recruit to bolster their squads. The Danish keeper, who is tied to the Spanish club until 2027, is seen as someone who could provide solid cover for their current first-choice keepers, Raya at Brentford and Alisson at Liverpool, with the possibility of challenging them in the future.
While Raya's loan deal includes a £27million buyout clause that's expected to be activated, securing Jorgensen's services would still require a substantial fee. Meanwhile, Ramsdale might be feeling uneasy about his position, especially after ex-Manchester United ace Andy Cole suggested he should consider leaving the Gunners.
Speaking to Betfair, as quoted by the Express, Cole remarked: "Nine times out of ten, when a player moves to a different club, they're meant to be their new club's number one centre-forward, centre-half, goalkeeper or whatever it may be. If Aaron makes the move, he will be Newcastle's number-one goalkeeper.
"I think he's been hard done by, I really do. He was so good for Arsenal last season and then all of a sudden, Mikel Arteta has gone out and got a new goalkeeper and initially claimed that he had two number ones, which was complete nonsense from day one.
"The way he's disregarded Ramsdale has been really disrespectful. He's mugged him off basically. I like how he goes about his business and he deserves to be treated with a bit more respect, so if he does move on from Arsenal, then he certainly would do a good job at Newcastle."