Here We Go ✅: First Arsenal January transfer deal completed, player prepared to sign permanently, £40 million secured the deal – Announcement will be made tomorrow morning.
Arsenal are likely to announce the permanent signing of David Raya’soon’ after reaching an agreement with Brentford, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who exclusively informed GIVEMESPORT when negotiations concluded successfully at the Emirates Stadium.
Despite signing Aaron Ramsdale to a new three-year contract worth £120,000 per week in May, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made the daring choice to strengthen his goalkeeping options during the summer window.
Having made 62 Premier League appearances between the sticks for Brentford – keeping 20 clean sheets along the way – Arsenal drafted in Raya, and he has gone on to become Arteta’s first-choice option following his arrival in north London.
Gunners are able to close the switch for Raya.
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal can exercise a £27 million option to convert Raya’s loan move into a permanent agreement, and they will be obligated to keep the shot-stopper provided certain requirements are met in the final months of the season.
According to the article, the Gunners paid £3 million for the Spaniard, who has made 20 appearances since his arrival, for the 2023/24 season, meaning they will pay a total of £30 million if he stays at the Emirates Stadium next season.