Ex-Gunner ‘not surprised’ Arsenal are looking to sign impressive £40 million star

Kieran Gibbs says he ‘isn’t surprised’ that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal want to sign Brentford goalkeeper, David Raya.

Mikel Arteta and co. are keen to add another top quality goalkeeper to their ranks for the new campaign, and Raya is a man that the club have been heavily linked with over the past few days.

ARSENAL won’t pay as much as Brentford would like for the Spaniard, who will provide Aaron Ramsdale with competition in goal, but are interested in getting a deal done if the price is right.

Despite Gunners fans not foreseeing current ‘keeper Ramsdale losing his place, last season’s stats show Raya could well challenge him.

And ahead of his proposed move to the Emirates – Gibbs has opened up and revealed that he is not surprised to see that Arsenal are interested in signing the Spanish star.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID – 

“I’m not surprised by Arsenal moving in for him,” said Gibbs. “They are going to be competing on all fronts next season. You need two goalkeepers, it’s as simple as that.

“I think he brings something a little different to Aaron. It will force Aaron to continue to improve certain areas that he knows he can work on. There might be some games that he can play in, maybe Champions League games.

“When you are in European football, it’s really good to have a goalkeeper that is really good with his feet. Not saying Aaron isn’t it. But I think that’s one of David’s specialities. I think having those two goalkeepers that would please Mikel a lot.”

WILL RAYA BE A GOOD SIGNING?

This rumours has come out of nowhere and there are many Arsenal fans out there that are still shocked to see that a deal could actually happen.

Raya is a very good stopper that will not want to sign and sit on the bench, Ramsdale is one of the best in the Premier League and will feel that he should be starting every week, this move could cause some issues in the dressing room.

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