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According to the reports, The Italian’s are expected to loan Schick out during the January window due to his struggles in the Italian capital and Arsenal wants to take advantage by offering them the option of Arsenal Ramsey, former Cardiff city man to Roma with the swap of their forward player Patrick Schick. The Czech Republic international was highly-rated during his time with Sampdoria, but he’s failed to hit the back of the net with the same regularity since joining the Giallorossi.
The Gunners opted against offering the Wales midfielder a new contract and Ramsey has since confirmed that this season will be his last at the Emirates. Rival clubs from the Premier League such as Chelsea and Liverpool had allegedly been linked with offering the Welsh international an escape route.
Several reports say Unai Emery’s side could also offer a player-plus-cash deal for Schick. The forward has scored once in six appearances in Serie A this season.
Schick’s Roma career has been hampered with injuries. He initially joined on-loan from Sampdoria last season but failed to make a visible impact with just three goals from 26 appearances in all competitions last season. The Giallorossi made the move permanent in the summer, but Schick’s disappointing form has seemingly continued. He has made just two starts in eight appearances, is yet to get off the mark, and could be allowed to leave on loan in January.
Author’s take: The deal with Roma proceeds, it is believed La Magica will sign Ramsey for free in January, with Schick departing in the opposite direction. It is also uncertain whether Arsenal manager Unai Emery will permit the midfielder to leave during the season. Also, the club have no intention of allowing the former Cardiff city man to leave the club.