Arsenal agree £30million deal in principle to sign David Raya from Brentford

Brentford goalkeeper David Raya warming up prior to kick-off before the pre-season friendly match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday August 5, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Brentford. Photo credit should read: Rhianna Chadwick/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Brentford to sign goalkeeper David Raya, according to reports.

The Gunners saw their £23 million opening bid for Raya rejected by Brentford earlier this month.

Brentford, who signed Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken from Freiburg for £11m this summer, had demanded a £40m fee for Raya.

However, Fabrizio Romano is now reporting that Arsenal and Brentford have agreed a £30m deal for the Spaniard, including add-ons.

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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal holds the FA Community Shield following The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Raya will now challenge Aaron Ramsdale for the first-choice spot at Arsenal.

Speaking after Arsenal's victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, Arteta stressed the need for competition in all areas of his squad.

'The competition here always exists, whoever it is,' Arteta said.

'That's what it has to feel like, if we don't feel like this, we're not going to get the best out of each player.

'So we better feel like this and make sure we all feel like this, me first.'

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