In a recent ɾєρօɾτ,Calciomercatomentioned thatArsenalare prepared to offer €30m for Brentford keeper David Raya this summer. It has been stated that the Gunners are eyeing a move to land the Spanish custodian in this off-season.
Raya’s Impressive Form In English Football Last Season
Raya enjoyed a decent campaign at Brentford in the previous campaign as he produced a run of impressive displays in goal for them in the Premier League. The Barcelona-born talent featured in 39 matches for the Bees last season, conceding 47 goals and earning 12 clean sheets in the process across all fronts.
The 27-year-old was a decent performer at the back based on his average of 0.5 clearances and 10.8 long balls per game in Premier League football. However, he has to find a way to improve his ball distribution after completing 60.7% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats viawhoscored).
His current contract at Brentford will run out in the summer of 2024. Thus, the Gunners could potentially land him on a cut-price Ԁєɑł in this ongoing transfer window.
Is Raya A Good Choice ForArsenalBoss Mikel Arteta?
Raya can be a safe pair of hands in between the sticks when he is playing with confidence on the pitch. He is a solid handler of the ball and has got decent reflexes that help him pull off a few impressive saves at the back.
The Spanish keeper usually puts his foot thɾօυɢҺ the ball when needed but has to figure out a way to improve his passing accuracy if he wants to be a success story at a top club likeArsenalin the future.
We can expect Raya to enhance the quality ofMikel Arteta‘s match-day squad. He would also helpthe Gunnerscompete across all competitions in the coming seasons. Thus, it makes sense for the North London club to engineer a move to bring him to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
At 27, Raya is about to enter his prime which makes him a decent choice forArsenalto pursue ahead of the new campaign. He already knows the Premier League well by now and would serve as an iԀєɑł deputy toAaron Ramsdaleat the London club.
