Transfer talks between Arsenal and Brentford over David Raya hitting 'key stage' after £23m bid for keeper was rejected | The Sun
DAVID RAYA is edging closer to completing a move from Brentford to Arsenal.
Talks between the clubs have reportedly hit a key stage after the Gunners had a bid rejected earlier this week.
Brentford knocked back a £23million approach from Arsenal as it fell short of their asking price.
However, Fabrizio Romano reports that new talks between the two clubs are set to take place on Sunday.
Negotiations have been advancing well and are now at the final stage.
Raya has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a move.
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The Spanish keeper will provide competition for Aaron Ramsdale at the Emirates Stadium.
Current back-up option Matt Turner is set to leave the club on a permanent basis, with a deal to join Nottingham Forest close to completion.
Raya is into the final year of his contract at Brentford and played all 38 of their Premier League matches last term.
During those games, he kept 12 clean sheets, the fifth highest tally in the league.
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If his transfer goes through he would become Arsenal's fourth signing of the summer.
Mikel Arteta has already added Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice to his squad.
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