• Arsenal attain settlement to signal David Raya from Brentford.

Based on stories, David Raya is about to maneuver from Brentford to Arsenal after the 2 golf equipment reached an settlement on a switch price.

The worldwide participant from Spain has been contemplating leaving the Bees this summer time after rejecting various contract renewal provides. His present contract is up in 2024.

Brentford has been keen to assist with the sale, however their preliminary £40 million asking worth turned away various potential patrons. Though they’d private preparations in place with Raya, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich each withdrew their curiosity in a transaction because of this worth.

The Bees reportedly rejected Arsenal’s preliminary provide of £20 million plus an extra £5 million in add-ons, however they’ve now succeeded with a second provide that’s mentioned to be lower than the £40 million asking worth. Raya is scheduled to have a medical quickly since he’s determined to get a place on the Emirates Stadium.

Raya has lengthy been preferred by the Gunners, they usually tried to signal him in 2020 however had been unsuccessful. Throughout his temporary tenure at Brentford, the Spaniard labored alongside Arsenal goalie coach Inaki Cana.

Aaron Ramsdale of England could have competitors from Raya, who isn’t anticipated to be Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper instantly.

Raya has established himself as one of many Premier League’s prime goalkeepers since Brentford was promoted from the Championship in 2021 with to his shot-stopping expertise and talent to play from the again.

Following his summer time switch from Freiburg, Mark Flekken of the Netherlands will begin for Brentford in aim as they enter the brand new marketing campaign.