Arsenal have accomplished the signing of their second goalkeeper of the summer time in Tommy Setford.
They had been strongly linked with a transfer for the Ajax goalkeeper and Fabrizio Romano revealed final week that the London membership have reached an settlement with the Dutch aspect.
And Arsenal have formally confirmed the switch earlier right this moment.
They took to their official web site to announce the signing of the England youth worldwide.
The deal is topic to the completion of the due processes.
Setford will be part of Arsenal’s under-21 group however may also prepare with Mikel Arteta’s first group.
Talking concerning the transfer, Setford mentioned:
“I already know Ethan [Nwnaeri] and Myles [Lewis-Skelly]. They’re nice guys and I can have snort with them. I spent a couple of camps with them, so I do know them properly. I simply noticed them for a fast meet and greet!
“I’m wanting ahead to studying new issues subsequent season and pushing myself to a different degree. For the quick time period, it’s essential now to get a really feel for the group and begin to know everybody.”
??? Official, confirmed. Arsenal have accomplished the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax. pic.twitter.com/o6biVEqK0o
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2024
He turns into Arsenal’s second everlasting signing. They signed David Raya on a everlasting deal from Brentford after impressing on mortgage.
And they’re eyeing a 3rd keeper already with eyes set on Wolves Dan Bentley.
They’ve already had a £50,000 bid rejected for the goalkeeper as reported by The Mirror.
Arsenal have mentioned to have lodged a second bid value £300k however Wolves are in search of a couple of shut £1m
