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title: "David McGoldrick Deals West Ham Blow in Pursuit of Aaron Ramsdale"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2021/03/05/david-mcgoldrick-deals-west-ham-blow-in-pursuit-of-aaron-ramsdale/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Jones"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2021-03-05T18:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-03-05T18:00:00Z"
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# David McGoldrick Deals West Ham Blow in Pursuit of Aaron Ramsdale

[West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/03/05/west-ham-insider-reveals-club-open-to-abdallah-sima-sale/) have seen their reported interest in a summer move for Aaron Ramsdale addressed by Ramsdale’s Sheffield United teammate David McGoldrick following the Blades’ 1-0 win against Aston Villa.

With both main goalkeepers Darren Randoloph and Lukasz Fabianski well into their thirties, Ramsdale, at just 22, was linked as a home-grown ideal long-term replacement.

Consequentially, a previous [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/hammers-could-move-for-blades-star/)report claimed the Irons were maintaining an interest in the young ex-Bournemouth shot-stopper, who is enjoying just his second campaign in the Premier League.

A summer move is said to be conditional on whether Sheffield United are relegated from the Premier League – and the Blades are languishing at the bottom of the table.

Sheffield United are [12 points away from](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) Newcastle and Brighton at 17th and 16th place respectively as the spectre of relegation looms.

However, that did not prevent McGoldrick from speaking out in defence of his teammate. McGoldrick – [who scored the winner](https://www.sheffieldunited.news/news/mcgoldrick-on-ramsdale-future-after-being-linked-with-west-ham/) against Villa – believes Ramsdale is destined to be one of Sheffield’s best ‘keepers.

> ‘\[Ramsdale\] is a top, young goalkeeper. It was his first year in the Premier League last year. Before that he was in League One,” McGoldrick told [BBC Radio Sheffield](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p098mp6x) after the game.

> “He’s going to be a top goalkeeper for Sheffield United. He’s our number one. We see it every day how good he is and he’s getting better and more confident.’

### Read West Ham Verdict

McGoldrick’s affirmations seem formidable, but the context of relegation could change the goalkeeper’s situation.

The Blades may be tempted to raise funds ahead of a promotion push through the sale of key young assets, and Ramsdale may find plentiful suitors in the summer.