Emotional moment: David Raya broke down in tears as He send emotional farewell message to Brentford fans – player now spotted at Emirate today,Here we go confirmed
Arsenal started their Premier League campaign with a win over Nottingham Forest and David Raya’s family and agents were they to see it. The Spaniard is on the verge of becoming a Gunners player on an initial loan with an option to make the move permanent for £27million, football.london understands.
Raya had just 11 months left on his current contract at the Gtech Community Stadium and is said to have already agreed personal terms with the Gunners – along with completing a medical earlier this week.
So, football.london has rounded up everything we’ve heard about the 27-year-old’s future below.
Family spotted at the Emirates Stadium
David Raya’s family and agents have been spotted at the Emirates Stadium watching Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. This suggests the Gunners will announce the signing of Raya very soon.
Brentford boss update and agent ‘confirms’ deal
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has confirmed that Raya is set to join Arsenal this summer, claiming he is “expecting” the deal to be completed “soon”. An announcement could come as soon as this weekend after Raya’s agent, Jaume Munell, posted a picture of himself stood in front of the Arsenal badge at London Colney on his Instagram page.
Munell was also spotted taking a photo with Gunners superstar Bukayo Saka. It suggests that all the contracts and tests have been completed with Raya set to be announced in the coming days.
