It’s official. David Raya, who became Mikel Arteta’s first-choice goalkeeper last season, has signed permanently with Arsenal to continue his career at the Emirates Stadium. As a result, he has left Brentford after four seasons with the Bees.
David Raya received the Golden Glove award last season after conceding 31 goals for Arsenal on loan from Brentford. His performances were so good that he even overtook Aaron Ramsdale as first-choice goalkeeper, becoming the main goalie in Mikel Arteta’s squad.
As a result, the Gunners have decided to sign him this summer and have reached an agreement with the Bees for his permanent transfer. “We are so happy to have completed the deal to sign David from Brentford,” Arsenal sporting director Edu said.
also Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has emerged as a serious transfer target for Sevilla.
Lokonga spent last season on loan at Luton and has agreed to depart Arsenal this summer after holding talks with the club.
Sevilla are understood to be interested in the Belgian, with the possibility of either a loan or a permanent deal on the table. Lokonga is into the final year of his contract with Arsenal, which could be extended by a further 12 months.
“For me, I had a discussion with Arsenal and the conclusion was the best thing for me was to leave the club, so now it’s up to my agent and the club to find something