Ajax are interested in signing England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal.
Ajax have already explored a loan move for Ramsdale but it is understood Arsenal, at this stage, prefer a permanent sale.
Ajax are now discussing their next steps internally.
The 26-year-old, who was in England’s Euro 2024 squad, became Arsenal’s most expensive goalkeeper when they signed him from Sheffield United for £30m in 2021 and has gone on to make 89 appearances for the club.
However, he found himself down the pecking order with the Gunners after David Raya’s arrival on loan from Brentford in August last year, making just six Premier League appearances since.
With Raya’s move now permanent, there has been speculation regarding Ramsdale’s future with his game time set to be limited again this season at the Emirates Stadium.
If a deal is struck for Ramsdale’s exit, Arsenal will want to bring in another goalkeeper and the Gunners have an interest in Espanyol’s former Spain U21 goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Arsenal have also allowed Karl Hein to leave on loan to Real Valladolid, and they have already brought in Tommy Setford from Ajax.
Arsenal fixtures: Gunners start with Wolves at home
Arsenal will start their 2024/25 Premier League season at home to Wolves on Saturday August 17.
The Gunners then face a trip to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa and a home clash with Brighton before visiting Tottenham on September 14 for the first north London derby of the season. The return fixture with Spurs at the Emirates is on January 14.
Mikel Arteta’s side’s first game with last season’s title rivals and champions Manchester City comes within the first five games of the campaign on September 21 at the Etihad, with the reverse fixture at the Emirates on February 1.
Over Christmas, the Gunners are at home to newly-promoted Ipswich on Boxing Day before travelling across London to face Brentford on December 29. In March, the Gunners face a trip to Man Utd before a home game against Chelsea.
The Gunners end the season away at Southampton on May 25, after visiting Anfield on May 10 and hosting Newcastle for their final home game on May 18.