Tommy Setford has had a memorable week at Arsenal.
The 19-year-old is Arsenal’s third-choice goalkeeper at the moment, behind David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Usually, that means zero game time, but Mikel Arteta brought Setford on as a substitute in the final few minutes of Arsenal’s FA Cup clash against Wigan Athletic.
Now, he is attracting some transfer interest from Nottingham Forest.
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Nottingham Forest want to sign Tommy Setford on loan from Arsenal
Nottingham Forest have had a disastrous time since hiring Edu Gaspar from Arsenal.
The Reds are in a relegation battle in the Premier League and have sacked three managers already.
It remains to be seen if Forest will survive or go down to the Championship, but they have started their transfer plans already.
One of their targets is Arsenal goalkeeper Tommy Setford.
Football Transfers reveal that Forest are keen to sign the teenager on loan in the summer.
It has also been claimed that Reds scouts watched him play when he came on as a substitute against Wigan last weekend.
Edu may well be the driving force behind the deal, as the Brazilian was the one who signed Setford for Arsenal.
Finish the sentence: Edu Gaspar’s time at Arsenal was a _____________________
Edu could do Arsenal a favour by signing Tommy Setford on loan
The Arsenal academy have been really poor with their management of loans in recent years.
That has led to talented young players either not fulfilling their potential or leaving for next to nothing.
That needs to change going forward, and a loan move for someone like Setford would be really beneficial.
A year away, where he’ll play regularly, would get him ready to become Arsenal’s second choice once Arrizabalaga leaves.
That could prove to be Edu’s last favour to Arsenal, over a year after his exit.
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