David Raya to undergo Arsenal medical after deal agreed with Brentford

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.

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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