Sheffield United boss Slavisa Jokanovic says Aaron Ramsdale’s absence from Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Carlisle had nothing to do with interest from Arsenal.
The Gunners have been pursuing the England international as Mikel Arteta targets a new goalkeeper this summer, with Sheffield United valuing him at around £30million.
Ramsdale started United’s Championship opener against Birmingham last weekend but he sat out last night’s 1-0 win over Carlisle at Bramall Lane.
Playing in the match would have meant the 23-year-old was cup tied in the competition, which could have impacted his market value.
But Jokanovic said: “There is nothing in his absence, no, nothing. I just needed to give some players a chance and others a rest.”
“Aaron is my first choice, that I can definitely say. But I need to see what other people can do in case something happens. What other options we have and what other choices are here.”
