Overview
- Arsenal are preparing to open formal negotiations to extend David Raya’s deal past its current 2028 expiry to secure his long-term future at the club.
- Raya told Spanish media he would like to play in La Liga one day but said he is content at Arsenal and committed to his current role at the Emirates.
- Manager Mikel Arteta has made clear he expects Raya to stay for the foreseeable future and the club view a new contract as a priority.
- Journalists report Barcelona and Real Madrid are unlikely to make an immediate bid because Barcelona have Joan García and Real look set to keep Thibaut Courtois.
- Raya has been among the Premier League’s best keepers this season, keeping five clean sheets in eight league matches and finishing runner-up to Unai Simón for the Yashin Trophy, which strengthens Arsenal’s case to tie him down.