Arsenal Transfer News Roundup: David Raya excited to join Gunners; club backed to target Benjamin Pavard, and more - August 18, 2023
Arsenal are preparing to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday (August 21) in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s team started their new season with a 2-1 victory at the Emirates over Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper David Raya is excited to arrive at the Emirates from Brighton & Hove Albion on a season-long loan. Elsewhere, the north London side have been backed to target Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard this summer.
On that note, here's a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on August 18, 2023:
Arsenal have secured the signature of David Raya on a season-long loan from Brentford.
The Gunners allowed Matt Turner to leave this summer to join Nottingham Forest. They have now added Raya to their roster to keep up the pressure on No. 1 Aaron Ramsdale.
Raya told the club’s website that a talk with Arteta convinced him to move to the Emirates.
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The north London side have the option to sign Raya permanently next summer.
Arsenal could turn to Benjamin Pavard to address their defensive conundrum, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Arteta has been thrust into action this week following an unfortunate ACL injury to Jurrien Timber. The Dutch defender is now expected to miss most of the season, so the Spanish manager wants to sign a replacement.
The Gunners are looking at multiple targets, and Romano reckons that Pavard could also be an option. The French defender’s contract with Bayern Munich expires in 12 months, but he doesn’t want to sign a new deal.
Manchester United are already hot on the heels of the 27-year-old, who also has admirers at the Emirates. The player’s ability to play at centre-back and right-back makes him an enticing prospect for Arteta.
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