Aaron Ramsdale is too good to be Southampton’s fourth choice goalkeeper.That is the view of legendary Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman, who worked with the 28-year-old during his time at the Emirates Stadium.Ramsdale turned down offers to leave Southampton in the summer, says SeamanGettySeaman has now backed Ramsdale to secure a move away from St. Mary’s when the transfer window re-opens amid his first-team exile.The former England international has yet to be included in a matchday squad by Saints boss Tonda Eckert this term.It comes after his return to the club following a season-long loan spell at Newcastle.Despite making 23 appearances in all competitions, the Magpies opted against activating the buy option in Ramsdale’s loan.As a result, he now finds himself behind Daniel Peretz, George Long and Jamie Jones in the pecking order at Southampton.Seaman on Ramsdale’s Saints exileSeaman provided an update on Ramsdale’s situation live on talkSPORT on Tuesday as he joined Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker.The two-time Premier League champion revealed Ramsdale had received offers from other clubs during the summer.However, he now expects him to wait to see what opportunities arise during the January transfer window.Speaking on Hawksbee and Baker, Ramsdale explained: “I think what happened with Aaron is that he was at Newcastle and didn’t get an offer there.“So then he had to go back to Southampton, where they’ve already signed goalkeepers.Seaman has tipped Ramsdale to secure a move when the window re-opens in JanuaryGetty“Then there’s a new manager there that’s under pressure, so he’s stuck with his goalkeepers. Now Aaron’s in that situation where he’s just waiting for a club.“Obviously it would have been better, I know he did have a few offers in the summer. Now I think it’s just a case of waiting for the January transfer window and let’s see what happens.“He’s too good a goalkeeper to be where he is now. We all know that. It’s not like his form has gone really bad.“He’s still a really good goalkeeper. I’m sure that there will be something happening in January.”Ramsdale’s Southampton futureRamsdale’s last first-team appearance for Southampton came in May 2025 under caretaker boss Simon Rusk.Having been loaned out by former manager Will Still, he now finds himself out of favour under Eckert.Ramsdale spent last season on loan at Newcastle, but the Magpies did not trigger their buy optionGettyMeanwhile, Southampton made Peretz’s loan deal permanent in the summer as well as signing Long from Norwich City to provide cover in goal.It leaves Ramsdale in limbo with two years remaining on his deal, having signed from Arsenal in 2024.During his time with the Gunners he was named in the 2022/23 PFA Team of the Year.Ramsdale was also included in the England squad for Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024 under Gareth Southgate.The last of his five caps for the Three Lions came prior to the last European Championship two years ago, with his most recent call-up in March.Amid his ongoing absence from the Saints first-team, his only appearance this season came for the club’s Under-21 side.Aaron Ramsdale's career statistics2016-17: Sheffield United – One clean sheet in two apps2017-20: Bournemouth – Five clean sheets in 37 apps2018: Chesterfield (Loan) – Two clean sheets in 19 apps2019: AFC Wimbledon (Loan) – Seven clean sheets in 23 apps2020-21: Sheffield United – Seven clean sheets in 44 apps2021-24: Arsenal – 32 cleans sheets in 89 apps2024-Present: Southampton – Four clean sheets in 32 apps2025-26: Newcastle United (Loan) – Two clean sheets in 23 apps2021-2026: England – Two clean sheets in five capsHonours: Community Shield, League One, Under-19 EurosRamsdale kept a clean sheet in a 4-0 win over Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League Cup in August.However, he was not involved for Adam Lallana’s side in their most recent group stage clash against Bolton Wanderers earlier this month.