Mads Hermansen and Aaron Ramsdale
(Credit: Imago)
Rahul Lakhani
Mon 23 June 2025 7:10, UK
West Ham need to sign a goalkeeper this summer, and have been linked with two options who both suffered relegation.
Aaron Ramsdale has emerged as a target following Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League, but there is scepticism over whether the former Arsenal goalkeeper would be a good signing.
West Ham have let go of Łukasz Fabiański and want a goalkeeper to compete with Alphonse Areola, and potentially replace him as the number one option at the London Stadium.
While Ramsdale has been linked, Leicester star Mads Hermansen has now emerged as a target, and West Ham may be better off signing the Dane instead.
Aaron Ramsdale
West Ham have been linked with Ramsdale (Credit: Imago)
Hermansen linked with West Ham
It has now been reported that West Ham are keen on signing Hermansen [talkSPORT].
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Leicester City are open to offers for the shot-stopper due to concerns with Profit and Sustainability rules.
Mads Hermansen for Leicester City last season
Appearances 27
Goals conceded 58
Clean sheets 1
Leicester had a porous defence last season
Hermansen was Leicester’s shining light last season and was one of the most impressive goalkeepers in the Premier League. As a result, the 24-year-old is now being targeted by Graham Potter as an option for the present and future.
While Ramsdale has been linked for some time, and talks have been held, Hermansen could be the better signing for West Ham to make this summer.
Graham Potter
Potter wants a new goalkeeper at West Ham (Credit: Imago)
Hermansen could be better value than Ramsdale
Ramsdale is available for around £20m as a result of a relegation release clause, but is on a high wage, having moved from Arsenal last year.
Hermansen would almost certainly cost less in terms of fees and wages, and given that he is three years younger than Ramsdale, would be a better signing in the long term.
The Danish goalkeeper also had a better season than Ramsdale, earning plaudits for his shot-stopping reflexes and helping Leicester avoid an even-worse relegation than the one they suffered.
Ramsdale failed to recapture his best form with the Saints, and as the more expensive and older option, West Ham should look to secure Hermansen as their perfect goalkeeping addition this summer.
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