July 10th 2024.
David Seaman, a legendary figure at Arsenal, recently shared his thoughts on the club's potential move for Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori. The former goalkeeper also expressed his belief that current Gunners player Aaron Ramsdale should consider leaving the club this summer.
It seems that Arsenal is on the verge of securing a deal for Calafiori, who had an impressive season with Serie A side Bologna and also caught the eye during Italy's brief run in Euro 2024. While Chelsea is also reportedly interested in the 22-year-old, Calafiori is said to have his heart set on a move to North London to work under manager Mikel Arteta.
Seaman, however, believes that Calafiori would not directly replace defenders William Saliba or Gabriel in the starting line-up. Instead, he sees the Italian as a valuable addition to the squad and a boost to the team's strength ahead of the 2024-25 season.
When asked about Arsenal's pursuit of Calafiori, Seaman shared, "That would be another improvement to the squad. William Saliba and Gabriel don't get replaced in the starting line-up, but if Calafiori comes in, it's more competition for places and depth in case of injury."
Arsenal has been steadily improving in the Premier League, with back-to-back second-place finishes. Seaman believes that the team will be looking to go one step further next season. However, he also pointed out the importance of balancing the books and adhering to financial rules when it comes to signing new players.
The former goalkeeper also weighed in on the future of Ramsdale, who has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal, with the arrival of new goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford. Seaman believes that Ramsdale should leave the club in search of more playing time, despite acknowledging his talent and the club's desire to keep him.
"It's a weird situation. Ideally, you'd love him to stay because that would be great for the club. But he needs to move for his career. And that includes England because, if he's not playing, he'll keep dropping down the pecking order with them," Seaman said about Ramsdale's situation.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper has been with England's Euro squad in Germany but has yet to make an appearance. With Jordan Pickford performing well as the team's number one, Ramsdale's chances of playing for his country may be limited if he stays at Arsenal as a backup goalkeeper.
It has been a relatively quiet start to the transfer window for Arsenal, with the signing of Raya being the only major move so far. However, Seaman believes that the club should be focused on making more signings and strengthening the squad, especially with injuries being a concern for key players like Kieran Tierney.
Seaman also mentioned the importance of balancing the books and adhering to financial rules when it comes to signing new players. However, he believes that the club should still prioritize bringing in new players to improve the team's chances of success in the upcoming season.
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