Ramsdale, 28, made 23 appearances for Newcastle United during the campaign but failed to convince Howe he deserved a permanent deal. The England international — who has five senior caps — will head back to the south coast without a transfer being agreed.
Two other goalkeepers are also departing. John Ruddy, 39, will leave when his contract expires this month, as will Under-21 goalkeeper Max Thompson, 21. Mark Gillespie, the club's fourth-choice stopper who has made only three League Cup appearances since joining from Motherwell in 2020, has signed a new one-year contract.
Manager Eddie Howe has already extended Nick Pope's contract by 12 months to June 2027, but the England number one, now 33, needs a credible challenger. Signing a high-quality goalkeeper has been identified as one of the summer's top priorities.
Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen and Manchester City's James Trafford are the leading names on the shortlist, along with RC Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser. The source article also mentions Stade de Reims' Ewen Jaouen, though the 20-year-old has spent this season in the French second division and is regarded more as a long-term development option. Chelsea have since reportedly entered the race for Jaouen, complicating Newcastle's position.
Elsewhere, right-back Kieran Trippier — who looks set to join Wolverhampton Wanderers — and Swedish full-back Emil Krafth have both confirmed their exits. Defender Matt Targett, who spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship, will also become a free agent.