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Arsenal sign English wonderkid Tommy Setford from Ajax with 18-year-old goalkeeper set to join Mikel Arteta's first-team on pre-season tour of USA

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Arsenal have completed the signing of England youth international goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax.

The 18-year-old will initially be part of Arsenal's Under-21 squad but will train regularly with the first-team, as reported by the club's official website.

Setford has been included in Arsenal's travelling squad for their pre-season tour of the USA.

A highly-rated prospect, Setford has been called up by England at various levels, including the Under-20s.

Setford, who has played with Arsenal youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly for England's youth sides, is eager to impress at his new club.