Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is now Torino’s top target after the Saints’ relegation to the Championship.
What’s happening with Ramsdale?
Torino have set their sights on Aaron Ramsdale following Southampton’s drop to the second tier. The Serie A side concluded Franco Israel wasn’t up to Serie A’s demands after one season in Turin. They had also chased Paraguay’s Orlando Gill, but his performances at the 2026 World Cup pushed his price beyond Torino’s reach.
Sport Mediaset reports the Granata now view Ramsdale-whose contract runs until June 2028-as their ideal goalkeeper. A deal could be struck on loan with an option to buy, keeping him in Serie A for another season.
Why does this matter for Southampton?
Ramsdale spent last season on loan at Newcastle, proving he can still cut it in the Premier League despite Southampton’s relegation. The Saints sit 4th in the Championship with 80 points from 46 games, eight behind Coventry in the title race. Their recent form reads WDWDD, and they face Wrexham at home on February 20, 2027.
For Torino, Ramsdale would become their second English goalkeeper in recent years after Joe Hart’s 2016-17 spell. The Granata’s pursuit highlights their need for a reliable last line of defence after Israel’s struggles.
What comes next?
Sky Sport Italia and Sport Mediaset both expect a quick resolution. Ramsdale, 28, has five England caps and Premier League experience from Arsenal, Sheffield United, Bournemouth and Wimbledon. His move would give Torino a proven English goalkeeper at a time when Serie A clubs increasingly scout the Premier League.
Southampton, meanwhile, must weigh Ramsdale’s future against their own rebuild after relegation. The club’s next step could shape their Championship season and their longer-term plans in the second tier.
Goals this season: 82 scored, 56 conceded (+26 goal difference).
