Understand David Raya has reached an agreement in principle with Arsenal on personal terms 🚨🔴⚪️ #AFC
Brentford have been informed by player side that he wants to join Arsenal — and talks between clubs over formula/price are now expected to accelerate.
https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1686427620001402891?t=XvmcWp4k2MbcaUxJI4m_tw&s=19
Huh okay. I guess the interest was genuine then.
Yeah, I was surprised by this too. I know our goalkeeping coach came from Brentford and is a massive fan of Raya, and we were sounding out a move for him a couple of seasons ago. And he definitely looks like a solid keeper.
But I thought we were all set with Ramsdale as #1 and Turner as his backup. But given some of his stats and recent performances, I can see why the coaching staff feel like Ramsdale needs more viable competition.