Arsenal will reportedly trigger the £27 million that will allow them sign David Raya on a permanent deal from Brentford
Premier League giants Arsenal have reportedly decided to make the loan move for Spanish goalkeeper David Raya a permanent transfer at the end of the current campaign.
Raya set for permanent Arsenal deal
Raya joined the Gunners this summer on loan from Brentford, with a reported £27 million release clause in his contract, and Arsenal are believed to be on the verge of triggering it.
23:59 - 13.11.2023
That's why he was dropped — Arsenal fans blame damning statement for Raya replacing Ramsdale
A video clip is making the rounds on the internet showing Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale making a 'problematic' statement, and many believe that contributed to why he was replaced by David Raya.
15:13 - 29.10.2023
Arsenal legendary manager Arsene Wenger backs Ramsdale to regain spot from David Raya
Mikel Arteta's choice to start David Raya as Arsenal's starting goalkeeper instead of Aaron Ramsdale has drawn criticism from Arsene Wenger.
Raya has played his way into becoming Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper this season, and transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has now revealed insider information about a potential permanent transfer for the Spain international.
According to Romano, Arsenal will sign Raya on a longer contract beyond the current one-year deal after not being able to complete the signing last summer to avoid issues with Financial Fair Play rules.
Ramsdale’s place in trouble with new Raya deal
The news will come as great news to Arsenal fans after Raya put in a number of impressive performances for the Gunners this season, ousting last season’s first-choice goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale.
23:20 - 23.10.2023
Arteta defends Raya amid calls that the goalkeeper should be dropped
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rejects claims that David Raya is caving under the pressure of being Arsenal's new first-choice goalkeeper.
09:33 - 20.10.2023
FOOTBALL Aaron Ramsdale finally reacts to dad’s drunken outburst at Jamie Carragher
Ramsdale's dad, Nick, called Carragher a “disgrace” and told him to “show some class” after he cracked a joke about the Arsenal goalkeeper following the North London derby.
The England international will be wary of Raya’s permanent signing after losing his place in the first team to the former Cornella and Blackburn goalkeeper.
England manager Gareth Southgate has threatened to stop extending call-ups to Ramsdale if he does not get more game time under his belt ahead of the 2024 Euros, and Raya’s permanent deal could force the former Sheffield United goalkeeper to seek new pastures outside the Emirates.