Brentford keeper David Raya has ‘agreed personal terms with Arsenal and wishes to join Mikel Arteta’s side… with clubs likely to undertake further talks over a cost of £40 million.
- Arsenal want to sign David Raya to provide back-up for Aaron Ramsdale
- The Gunners are now expected to expected to ramp up their bid to sign Raya
- Brentford value the goalkeeper at £40m but Arsenal want to pay around £30m
Arsenal have reportedly agreed on personal terms with Brentford goalie David Raya.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are poised to increase their bid for the £40 million-rated stopper.
‘Understand David Raya has reached a deal in principle with Arsenal on personal terms,’ he tweeted.
‘Brentford have been notified by the player side that he wishes to join Arsenal — and talks between clubs regarding the formula/price are now anticipated to quicken.’
Raya is being pursued by Arsenal as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale. Brentford keeper David Raya has ‘agreed personal terms with Arsenal and wishes to join Mikel Arteta’s side
The Gunners are the frontrunners after Brentford turned down Bayern Munich’s offer of a loan deal with the chance to sign Raya permanently.
The Spaniard is expected to be utilised in cup competitions rather than replacing Ramsdale as No. 1.
Mikel Arteta is believed to have doubts over his No 2 goalkeeper Matt Turner, who has been linked with a move to Nottingham Forest.
However, Brentford value Raya – who turns 28 next month – at £40m, whereas Arsenal want a fee closer to the £30m mark.
Manager Thomas Frank has reiterated his goalkeeper’s value, saying: ‘I would love to get £40m. He was one of the four best keepers in the Premier League last season.
‘Harry Kane is said to be worth more than £100 million. So it’s reasonable for a keeper at his prime.’
Raya has been a target for Arsenal since before they bought Ramsdale from Sheffield United in 2021.
Raya, who has excellent distribution, fits Mikel Arteta’s style of play perfectly.
The Gtech Community Stadium keeper has one year left on his contract and is anticipated to leave this summer.
Raya, who has been capped twice by Spain, played every league game for Brentford last season.
