Southampton must swap Ramsdale for Chelsea's bench-warmer post unexpected events | OneFootball

Aaron Ramsdale has been a key player for Southampton. But if he's to leave for Chelsea, the Saints should swap him for the Blues' midfielder Dewsbury-Hall.

The first week of March is clocking out and it's that time again when transfer links build up towards the summer. Particularly, for clubs like Southampton, whose fate has been pre-decided.

And guess what, the Saints already have a few names who would definitely seek a summer move this time.

By now, you would have known, it's Aaron Ramsdale, Tyler Dibling, and Harwood-Bellis.

Now, while each departure is a loss for the Saints, Ramsdale’s absence will hurt them the most. After all, he's been the one saving them all along.

That's why it feels Southampton's responsibility to extract the best in exchange for the keeper. Maybe not just monetarily but overall as well.

Luckily, there's a way in sight, how the Saints might achieve this.

Currently, it's Chelsea leading Ramsdale's transfer links, willing to bank upon him significantly. Well, the Saints should use this urgency to include a smart swap deal for Ramsdale's exit.

Southampton should consider a Dewsbury-Hall swap for Ramsdale

But whom for? For ex-Championship star and current Blues midfielder Kieran Dewsbury-Hall.

This comes after a report from Football Insider suggests that the 26-year-old is no more longed at Chelsea.

Now, I know you would be confused about why his move be preferred then. Well, let me tell you why.

Though a Chelsea flop, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall had been an extraordinary Championship hit a year ago. In fact, he formed the heart and soul of the Leicester 2023/24 table-toppers side.

Now, just to remind you, Southampton's fate sees them in the Championship next season. So won't a move for Dewsbury-Hall, a proven Championship superstar, make sense? I think it will.

Further, if lucky, the Saints can negotiate some cash plus Dewsbury-Hall for Aaron Ramsdale.

Honestly, if this goes through, it can prove to be the cornerstone for Southampton's success next season. Let's hope it translates to reality.