August 8th 2023.
Arsenal have finally secured the signing of David Raya, a goalkeeper from Brentford, although it came at a hefty price. Reports suggest that the Gunners agreed to pay £30 million for the Spanish international, including add-ons.
This was significantly more than the £23 million bid that was rejected by Brentford earlier this month. Brentford had originally demanded a £40 million fee for Raya, which was more than the £11 million they paid to Freiburg for Mark Flekken.
Now that the deal has been agreed, Raya is due to undergo a medical with Arsenal this week and could be registered in time for their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. This is great news for Arsenal as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
The signing of David Raya is a statement of intent from Arsenal, showing that they are ready to fight for a place in the top four. With the addition of Raya, the Gunners now have a solid goalkeeper in place to help them on their way.
More to follow as the story develops…
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