Arsenal in Talks with David Raya’s Representatives Over Personal Terms
Arsenal has reportedly opened talks with the representatives of goalkeeper David Raya regarding personal terms. However, Brentford, Raya’s current club, is standing firm on their £40 million valuation of the player. The Gunners are looking to secure high-quality cover and competition for their number one goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale.
Raya, who only has one year left on his contract, has attracted interest from several clubs this summer, including Tottenham and Bayern Munich. However, Brentford has made it clear that Raya will only be allowed to leave if their asking price is met. This stance led Tottenham to sign Guglielmo Vicario for a significantly lower fee.
Despite Brentford’s firm stance, Arsenal is determined to pursue the Spanish goalkeeper. According to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have already held talks with Raya’s camp. Arsenal aims to finalize personal terms and a salary agreement before proceeding with negotiations with Brentford. They do not anticipate any issues from Raya’s side, as he is keen to move to the Emirates and prefers to stay in London rather than move to Bayern.
On the other hand, Bayern Munich, who are currently trying to secure a club-record deal for Harry Kane, is only willing to offer a loan deal for Raya without a mandatory buy clause. Brentford is not currently considering this option, although their stance may change if Raya agrees to sign an extension before going out on loan.
At present, Arsenal seems to be in pole position to sign Raya. However, it will require an offer in the region of £40 million to convince Brentford to sell. Manager Thomas Frank reiterated this position on Sunday, stating that Raya is worth the asking price and highlighting the inflated transfer fees for players with only one year left on their contracts.
Interestingly, Arsenal had previously attempted to sign Raya a few years ago but ultimately opted for Ramsdale instead. The club’s goalkeeper coach, Inaki Cana, had previously worked with Raya at Brentford.
In conclusion, Arsenal is actively pursuing the signing of David Raya from Brentford. Talks have already begun with the player’s representatives, and the Gunners are determined to secure his services. However, Brentford is standing firm on their £40 million valuation, and it will require a significant offer to convince them to sell. As negotiations continue, Arsenal remains hopeful of reaching an agreement and adding Raya to their squad for the upcoming season.
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