Overview

• Arsenal signed Brentford goalkeeper David Raya on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy for £27 million.
• Raya provides competition for Arsenal's current starting goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
• Brentford structured the initial loan to expedite the transfer process, expecting it to become permanent.
• Raya signed a new two-year Brentford contract before moving to Arsenal on loan.
• Raya is Arsenal's fourth summer signing, bringing their total spend to over £230 million.