Arsenal is expected to make offer for David Raya

David Raya appears to be a done deal at Brentford; his contract expires next summer, and he has expressed a desire to test himself at a higher level. Bayern Munich has shown interest but had a loan offer rejected, and somewhat surprisingly, Arsenal is now reported to be interested in the Spanish keeper.

Brentford is holding out for £40m for their goalkeeper, but Arsenal is expected to come in with a bid around £30m. Brentford's coach, Thomas Frank, has stated that it would make sense for both parties if a transfer takes place this summer, not because he doesn't want to keep Raya, but because the club needs to receive money for a player whose contract is expiring in a year. Arsenal has already spent around £200m in this transfer window on players like Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Kai Havertz, but it doesn't seem like they are done in the transfer market yet. Therefore, it probably came as a big surprise to many when rumors started circulating about Arsenal's interest in David Raya, considering they already have an incredibly talented goalkeeper in Aaron Ramsdale.

𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞:
38 games
43 conceded
14 clean sheets
94 saves
70.6% save percentage
956 passes

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐚:
38 games
46 conceded
12 clean sheets
154 saves
77.7% save percentage
1367 passes

It's two talented goalkeepers, and if the transfer becomes a reality, one must say that Arsenal is serious about having two capable players in each position. Who Arteta will choose is uncertain, and whether a transfer will happen depends on whether Brentford and Arsenal can agree on a price for the Spanish keeper.