{"id":626378,"date":"2023-08-09T15:55:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T19:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=626378"},"modified":"2023-08-09T15:57:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T19:57:50","slug":"david-raya-brentford-arsenal-loan-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/09\/david-raya-brentford-arsenal-loan-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Said Goodbyes Today\u2019: Arsenal Set to Acquire \u2018Top-Class\u2019 Bayern Munich Transfer Target"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant development, Spanish international David Raya is poised to make a move from Brentford to Arsenal. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/David_Ornstein\/status\/1689338657390329856\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Ornstein<\/a> of The Athletic, the goalkeeper is set to join the Gunners on a loan basis with an option for the club to make the move permanent.<\/p>\n<h2>Arsenal Set to Sign David Raya From Brentford<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 EXCL: Arsenal taking David Raya on \u00a33m loan + \u00a327m buy option. Brentford contract extension (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#BrentfordFC<\/a> get fee if <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AFC<\/a> sign &amp; retain value if not). Said goodbyes today, medical likely Thurs. Paperwork stage. W\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jaydmharris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jaydmharris<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gunnerblog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@gunnerblog<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthleticFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthleticFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bCTPK8yVTm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/bCTPK8yVTm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/David_Ornstein\/status\/1689338657390329856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 9, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Competition for the Starting Spot<\/h3>\n<p>The addition of the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11748\/12929241\/david-raya-bayern-munich-in-talks-with-brentford-over-deal-for-spain-goalkeeper-but-expectations-not-yet-reached\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bayern Munich transfer target<\/a> not only adds depth to the side&#8217;s goalkeeping roster but also intensifies the competition for the coveted No 1 position. The move signals Arsenal&#8217;s commitment to strengthening their squad with talent that can challenge the established starters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/08\/ainsley-maitland-niles-arsenal-lyon-contract\/\" target=\"_self\">\u2018Versatile\u2019 Midfielder Agrees to Deal With Ligue 1 Club After Arsenal Contract Expires &#8211; Fabrizio Romano<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The shot-stopper hailed as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hitc.com\/en-gb\/2023\/03\/07\/a-lot-of-clubs-michael-owen-makes-david-raya-claim-about-tottenham-transfer-rumours\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;top-class&#8221;<\/a> by his manager Thomas Frank, is set to join the London-based club on an initial loan, with an upfront payment of \u00a33 million. However, the club have the option to secure Raya&#8217;s services permanently for a fee of \u00a327 million next summer.<\/p>\n<h3>David Raya Bids Farewell<\/h3>\n<p>As per Ornstein, the goalkeeper bid adieu to the staff at the Bees&#8217; Jersey Road training ground, indicating the progression of the transfer. With a medical examination slated for Thursday, his journey to North London inches closer to fruition.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the former Blackburn Rovers man is set to reunite with former Brentford goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana at Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch:\u00a0<\/strong>Last Word on Sports\u2019 Premier League Predictions for the 2023\/24 Season<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I (Probably) Insulted Your Club - Our Premier League Predictions For the New Season\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8uXqcL07DJg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Implications for Aaron Ramsdale<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta&#8217;s quest for a competitive squad is evident in his pursuit of the 27-year-old. With Raya&#8217;s addition, Aaron Ramsdale&#8217;s position as the incumbent starting goalkeeper faces a heightened challenge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: &#8216;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/03\/pepe-set-to-leave-arsenal-this-summer\/\" target=\"_self\">Out Of The Project&#8217;: Former Arsenal Star Set To Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen what plans the Spanish manager has in mind for the goalkeeping position in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/40933543@N00\/2427648381\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lloyd Morgan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant development, Spanish international David Raya is poised to make a move from Brentford to Arsenal. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the goalkeeper is set to join the Gunners on a loan basis with an option for the club to make the move permanent. 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