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Arsenal identify Arne Slot favourite as ideal replacement for Aaron Ramsdale as Mikel Arteta eyes competition for David Raya

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  • Ramsdale set to leave Arsenal
  • Gunners targeting Feyenoord's Bijlow
  • Dutchman could be available for less than £21m
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Ramsdale has had to fulfil the duties of a backup goalkeeper for Mikel Arteta's side after Arsenal signed David Raya on loan from Brentford. This summer, the Gunners are looking to sign Raya permanently having impressed at the Emirates, and as such, Ramsdale is looking to leave the club in search of regular playing time.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    As per The Telegraph, Arsenal expect that Ramsdale's sale is inevitable and have identified Bijlow as the perfect candidate to play as Raya's backup and even challenge the Spaniard for a first-team spot. Dutch outlet De Telegraaf have also reported that the Dutch keeper could be available for a price tag of less than £21 million ($26.6m).

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    Bijlow has made 17 appearances in the Eredivisie this season under Arne Slot and has managed to keep eight clean sheets. He garnered a lot of praise from the new Liverpool manager.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR BIJLOW?

    The Arsenal target has been named in Ronald Koeman's peovisional Netherlands squad for the Euros in Germany and a set of good performances could see Feyenoord's asking price rise.

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