Arsenal Transfer News Roundup: Gunners agree £25 million David Raya deal; club ready to offload midfield duo, and more - August 10, 2023
Arsenal have been quite busy in the transfer market this summer. Manager Mikel Arteta has roped in quite a few new faces but remains keen for more arrivals.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have agreed a £25 million deal with Brentford for their goalpeer David Raya. Elsewhere, the north London side are willing to offload two midfielders this summer.
On that note, here's a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on August 10, 2023:
Arsenal have struck a deal with Brentford to sign David Raya for £25 million, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners have been locked in talks with the Bees for a while to chalk out a move for the Spanish goalkeeper. A breakthrough has now been reached, and Raya will travel to north London in the next couple of days for his medicals.
Arteta has given the green signal for Matt Turner's exit from the club this summer. The Spanish manager was eager to add a new goalkeeper to his roster to put pressure on Aaron Ramsdale.
Raya had been identified as an option, and Arsenal have now moved quickly to complete the transfer. The 27-year-old will sign a five-year deal that would keep him at the Emirates until 2028. The contract will also have the option of an additional year.
Arsenal are willing to offload both Jorginho and Thomas Partey this summer, according to journalist Paul Brown.
The Italian midfielder arrived at the Emirates in January but is not indispensable to Arteta's plans. Partey, meanwhile, also remains linked with an exit from north London this year.
Brown told Give Me Sport that the Gunners would only let them leave for suitable offers.
He continued:
Partey is wanted in Saudi Arabia but wants to continue playing in Europe.
Folarin Balogun could be open to a loan deal with an option to buy
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