With the 23-year-old’s stance over a potential move to the Emirates Stadium clear, the deal could progress rapidly in the weeks or even days to come.

Arteta clearly wants more signings after the three he’s made already, with Ramsdale likely to see his summer expenditure surpass £100m.

He has already added Ben White, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares to his squad, which promises to change further before the end of the month.