Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign David Raya from Brentford, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal is worth an initial £25 million, with add-ons that could take the total fee to £30 million.
Raya has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is expected to undergo a medical this week. He is set to become Arsenal’s third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira.
The 27-year-old Raya is a highly rated goalkeeper who has been in excellent form for Brentford over the past two seasons. He was named the club’s Player of the Year in 2021-22.
Raya’s arrival will provide Arsenal with much-needed competition for Aaron Ramsdale. The England international has been a revelation since joining from Sheffield United last summer, but he has had a few shaky performances in recent weeks.
Raya is a confident and commanding goalkeeper who is good with his feet. He is also a good shot-stopper and has a strong pedigree in the Premier League.
His signing is a major coup for Arsenal and will give them a strong goalkeeping duo for the upcoming season.
Raya is expected to be Arsenal’s number two goalkeeper behind Ramsdale, but he will be pushing for the starting spot. He is a talented goalkeeper who has the potential to be one of the best in the Premier League.
His arrival is a sign of Arsenal’s ambition and their desire to compete for the top trophies in the coming years.