July 17th 2024.
According to recent reports, Arsenal is making some changes to their goalkeeping lineup for the upcoming season. It seems that manager Mikel Arteta has set his sights on Ajax's promising young goalkeeper, Tommy Setford, to join the team as their third-choice option. Negotiations between the two clubs have been successful, and Setford is set to sign a four-year contract with the Gunners.
The 18-year-old Setford, who has experience playing for England's youth teams, has caught the attention of Arsenal with his impressive skills and potential. He is now scheduled to undergo medical tests to ensure that he is fit to join the team. Setford's transfer fee is reported to be around €1 million, a considerable amount for a youngster, but Arsenal is confident that he will prove to be a valuable addition to their squad.
Setford's style of play has been described as 'intuitive', something he himself has acknowledged. In an interview with the Ajax website, he mentioned that his brother, who also plays for the Dutch club, has a different approach to goalkeeping, while he relies more on his intuition. However, this has not affected their relationship, as they support and appreciate each other's performances.
As Arsenal prepares for the new season, they have already made significant changes to their goalkeeping department. They have secured the permanent signing of David Raya from Brentford, who will take on the role of their first-choice goalkeeper. On the other hand, Aaron Ramsdale, the current second-choice goalkeeper, has been deemed surplus to requirements and has attracted interest from other clubs such as Newcastle United and Southampton.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has expressed his belief that Ramsdale should leave the club in search of regular playing time. Seaman stated that Ramsdale is a talented player who deserves to be a first-choice goalkeeper, and staying at Arsenal as a backup would hinder his career and chances of playing for the England national team.
While it would be ideal for Arsenal to keep Ramsdale, Seaman understands that the player's career comes first. He also believes that it is essential for Ramsdale to secure a spot in the England team, and that would be difficult if he is not playing regularly. With these developments in the goalkeeping department, Arsenal is determined to compete with Manchester City for the Premier League title in the upcoming season.
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