Ray Parlour says Aaron Ramsdale will be ‘very frustrated’ with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal decisions

Ray Parlour has suggested that one player in the Arsenal dressing room will be left feeling ‘very frustrated’ by Mikel Arteta’s decisions this season. The Gunners crashed out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, with Arteta handing starts to a number of stars who are usually benched. One such player was goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who has lost his spot in the XI to David Raya this term.

Parlour believes that the England international will be furious that he has lost his No.1 spot at the Emirates. He said: ‘Aaron Ramsdale started against West Ham but I don’t think Mikel Arteta will pick him against Newcastle, he’ll stick with David Raya. Aaron will be very frustrated. He’s been really good since he’s been at the club, he’s a big personality in the dressing room, which is important. I don’t like the situation but I’m not Mikel Arteta. I don’t know what goes on in training or behind the scenes and that’s a big decision he’s had to make in sticking with Raya.’

Meanwhile, Parlour has urged Arsenal to go and sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney in the January transfer window. He added: ‘Despite his lack of game time, I’d still like to see Arsenal sign Ivan Toney in January. He would be my pick. He works hard, he always wants the ball and holds the ball up well, he is always in the right positions and he scores goals.’

What has Mikel Arteta said about Aaron Ramsdale?

Arteta has been vocal about his decision to drop Ramsdale from the starting lineup this season. He said: ‘I have to make decisions and I have to make them based on what I see in training and what I believe is the best for the team. That’s why I made the decision I made.’

The Spaniard also praised Ramsdale for his professionalism and attitude during this difficult period. He said: ‘He has been outstanding in terms of his behaviour and his attitude. He has been very supportive of David and he is pushing him every day in training.’

What has Ivan Toney done this season?

Toney has been in sensational form for Brentford this season, scoring an impressive 17 goals in 22 Championship appearances. He has also provided four assists for his teammates and has been a key figure in Brentford’s push for promotion.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks, with reports suggesting that the Gunners are willing to pay up to £30 million for his services. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will make a move for Toney in January, but it is clear that he would be a welcome addition to the squad.

Conclusion

Ray Parlour believes that Aaron Ramsdale will be ‘very frustrated’ with Mikel Arteta’s decisions this season, as he has lost his No.1 spot at Arsenal to David Raya. Parlour has also urged Arsenal to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney in January, as he believes that he would be a great addition to the squad.