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Arsenal seek solution as Tommy Setford loan to Las Palmas stalls

Arsenal are working on an exit for goalkeeper Tommy Setford after a proposed loan to Las Palmas stalled, with a move elsewhere still possible later today.

Arsenal seek solution as Tommy Setford loan to Las Palmas stalls
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Arsenal are working to find a solution for goalkeeper Tommy Setford after a proposed loan move to Las Palmas stalled. Sami Mokbel has revealed that the youngster could still depart later today despite the setback.

The update emerged on Tuesday morning, with the reporting indicating Arsenal are continuing efforts to arrange an exit for Setford even though the move to the Spanish club has lost momentum. The suggestion is that an outcome remains in play before the day is out.

A stalled proposal indicates the transfer has not advanced to an agreement or registration, and the club are assessing their options to keep the pathway open. That could involve revisiting terms with Las Palmas or exploring an alternative destination if one can be secured in time, the report adds.

No financial details or prospective destinations beyond Las Palmas are specified at this point, and the length of any prospective loan has not been disclosed.

The situation is active rather than settled: there is no agreement in place, but the possibility of a late move remains if talks progress quickly. Equally, if no solution is found, Setford would remain with Arsenal.

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