Aaron Ramsdale believes Leandro Trossard is coming to Arsenal to make himself a starter, not to fill out Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Arsenal completed the signing of Leandro Trossard from Brighton and Hove Albion last week, and the winger has already had a positive impact, playing a small role in the late winner over Manchester United.

Gunners fans were pleased to see Trossard joining the club, particularly given the lack of depth out wide.

Arsenal have often used players out of position or young players on the wings this season, with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka under no real pressure for starts. Trossard should change that.

But more than that, Aaron Ramsdale believes the ex-Brighton man will believe he’s coming in to replace someone in the starting lineup.

“Trossard’s coming in to take someone’s place, in his head,” Ramsdale said. “It might look like he’s coming to be part of the squad, but deep down, like I was with Leno, I’ve come to take Leno’s place.

“[Trossard’s] coming to take one of the front three player’s place.”

As well as being capable of playing on the wings, Trossard can also play a central role.

At times this season he’s occupied a midfield role behind the striker with Brighton, or even played up front himself.

With Gabriel Jesus out, that gives Arsenal an alternative to Eddie Nketiah when necessary.

It would be difficult for Trossard to displace Nketiah in the first-choice side, given Eddie’s current form, but it’s another way for him to get minutes to show what he can do.

Realistically, Trossard’s best bet to get into the team is on the left wing. Gabriel Martinelli has had a great season, but he’s perhaps a little off his best right now, and the left side is probably where Trossard is strongest.

But the 28-year-old has to earn that spot, and the competition should drive both of them on.