Arsenal are hoping to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya this summer and have agreed personal terms with the £40 million-rated Spaniard.
A report from Evening Standard claims that David Raya has already agreed on personal terms with Arsenal. But Brentford will demand £40 million to part ways with the Spanish international this summer.
The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the league, and he could prove to be a quality signing for the Gunners. However, Arsenal’s decision to sign a goalkeeper this summer is certainly surprising after the kind of season Aaron Ramsdale had last term.
The English goalkeeper was quite impressive for Arsenal, and he is likely to be the first-choice shot-stopper at the club next season. It will be interesting to see if David Raya is willing to accept the role of a backup keeper.
The Spanish international has been linked with a number of other clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old will want to play regularly and he could demand first-team assurances from Arsenal before making the move.
Understand David Raya has reached an agreement in principle with Arsenal on personal terms 🚨🔴⚪️ #AFC
Brentford have been informed by player side that he wants to join Arsenal — and talks between clubs over formula/price are now expected to accelerate. pic.twitter.com/jnUlQsXyDU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2023
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can agree on a reasonable fee with Brentford now. The goalkeeper is valued at £40 million but the Gunners will be hoping to sign him for less than that. Meanwhile, Arsenal have been quite active in the transfer market this summer.
The Gunners have already improved their midfield and defence with the signings of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber. Arsenal will be hoping to go all the way in the title race this time around, and they are hoping to strengthen their squad significantly before the window closes.
Players like Raya will certainly add more quality and experience to the side. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old has proven his quality with Brentford, and he will look to take the next step in his career. The opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in England will be hard to turn down for him.
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Arsenal will be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season, and they need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions. It will be interesting to see if they can get the necessary additions before the window closes.
