July 17th 2024.
According to recent reports, it seems that Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, is taking steps to strengthen his team's goalkeeping options. It is said that the Gunners have secured the services of talented Ajax star Tommy Setford and have even scheduled medical tests for the young player. Setford, who is just 18 years old, has represented England at the youth level and is expected to sign a four-year contract with Arsenal.
The deal between Arsenal and Ajax is said to be worth around €1 million, and Setford is expected to complete his medical soon. With his promising potential and bright future in football, it is no surprise that the young goalkeeper has caught the attention of top clubs like Arsenal. In fact, Setford himself has previously mentioned that his style of play is heavily influenced by his intuition.
In a recent interview, Setford spoke about his playing style, saying that it differs from his brother, who also plays for Ajax. While his brother is more calculated, Setford relies more on his intuition on the field. However, this approach has proven to be successful for him, and he is confident in his decision-making abilities. Despite being brothers, Setford and his brother do not analyze each other's matches at home, but they do appreciate each other's performances.
This new addition to Arsenal's goalkeeping department comes as the club has already made some changes in this position before the 2024-25 season. They have secured the permanent signing of David Raya, who was previously on loan from Brentford, as their first-choice goalkeeper. However, Aaron Ramsdale, who was the second-choice goalkeeper, has been deemed surplus to requirements and is attracting interest from other clubs like Newcastle United and Southampton.
Legendary Arsenal goalkeeper, David Seaman, has even advised Ramsdale to leave the club and find a new team where he can get more playing time. Seaman believes that Ramsdale is too talented to be a second-choice goalkeeper and needs to play regularly to continue his growth and development. While it would be ideal for Arsenal if Ramsdale stayed, Seaman acknowledges that the player's career should be the top priority. This also applies to his position in the England national team, as lack of playing time could affect his chances of being selected.
Overall, it seems that Arsenal is making moves to strengthen their goalkeeping options, and the addition of Setford could prove to be a valuable one for the team. With a mix of experience and young talent, Arsenal is determined to challenge for the title once again, and their goalkeeping department is no exception. Fans can look forward to seeing Setford in action for the Gunners and keeping an eye out for his intuitive style of play on the field.
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