According to reputable writer Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have struck an agreement on personal terms with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, and talks are now anticipated to intensify.
Who will Arsenal sign?
Despite spending more than £200 million this summer, Mikel Arteta’s team is expected to make additional transfers before the deadline.
Arsenal were not anticipated to join the goalkeeping market, but as sporting director Edu and co look for a replacement for current number one Aaron Ramsdale, they are now pursuing a deal for Brentford’s Raya.
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Even Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who shone for the Serie A champions last season, is being linked with a move to north London as the transfer window winds down.
This comes after Arsenal completed three high-profile transfers in what was possibly their most ambitious performance in recent seasons.
Declan Rice joined Arsenal for a club-record £105 million from West Ham, while Germany international winger Kai Havertz and versatile defender Jurrien Timber both agreed to terms.
Arsenal may need to balance the books fast and contemplate selling players after a summer of excessive expenditure, as only Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari have officially left.
Folarin Balogun is one player who might bring in a lot of money following a fantastic season on loan at Reims, with Arsenal reportedly wanting over £50 million for his services.
According to renowned transfer reporter Romano, who shared an exciting news on Twitter, the Spaniard has now agreed on personal terms to join Arsenal.
“Understand that David Raya has reached an agreement in principle with Arsenal on personal terms,” Romano wrote.
“Brentford have been informed by the player side that he wants to join Arsenal — and talks between clubs over the formula/price are now expected to accelerate.”
How good is David Raya?
The 27-year-old, as per WhoScored, was a mainstay and undroppable member of Thomas Frank’s starting eleven – having been selected over more league minutes than any Brentford player.
This is for good reason, with Raya standing out as one of their best-performing players by average match rating in the top flight (WhoScored).
The Spain international is a top-performer for Brentford, and those displays earned Raya his first-ever call up to his country’s senior squad last year.
Frank, commenting on his deserved nod for Spain, revered the shot-stopper for his “very aggressive” style of goalkeeping.
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