IncomingArsenalsigning David Raya will be unable to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with the Ԁєɑł still not announced.
Afterselling Matt Turnerto their opening weekєɴԀ opponents Nottingham Forest,Arsenalwere keen to add David Raya to their squad in time for Saturday’s match.
That meant the Gunners needed to register the signing by midday on Friday, to make him eligible for the squad under the Premier League rules.
At the time of writing on Saturday morning, the Ԁєɑł still hasn’t been officially confirmed byArsenal. But this doesn’t necessarily mean the club didn’t get it done in time, as there’s often a delay between the completion of the Ԁєɑł and the announcement.
Unfortunately, Michael Bridge tellsSky Sports Newsthat early indications suggestArsenalwere unable to register Raya in time for the match.
As a result,Arsenalwill need to call up another goalkeeper to make the bench against Forest. Karl Hein is the obvious choice, with the Estonia international joining the squad for the Community Shield last weekєɴԀ.
Arthur Okonkwo and Runar Alex Runarsson are also available as alternative options, but they seem to be more on the fringes amid speculation around potential transfers.
There’s little doubt Raya will make the move toArsenaleventually. His camp have beensharing pictures at London Colneyand the Emirates Stadium, as hashis agent.
ButArsenalmay well wait to announce the Ԁєɑł now, so it isn’t overshadowed by Saturday’s game.
Arsenal are next in action against Crystal Palace on Monday, August 21st at 20:00 BST, so that will be Raya’s next opportunity to make anArsenalsquad for the first time.
That game is at Selhurst Park, and Arsenal’s next fixture at the Emirates Stadium is against Fulham on Saturday, August 26th at 15:00 BST.
