Arsenal ANNOUNCE summer signing – Arsenal reach agreement for £40M man – £70M Brazilian star opens door to Arsenal move next WEEK
Arsenal ANNOUNCE summer signing – Arsenal reach agreement for £40M man – £70M Brazilian star opens door to Arsenal move next WEEK
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Mikel Arteta is very happy that David Raya has permanently joined Arsenal. Raya was initially on loan from Brentford with an option to buy for £27 million. After performing impressively at the Emirates, Arsenal decided to make his move permanent this summer.
Raya is Arsenal’s first signing of the summer, but Arteta also wants to sign a new striker, midfielder, and left-back before the 2024-25 season begins. Arteta said, “David showed us last season how important he is, so we’re thrilled he’s officially our player now. He’s a big presence in our dressing room, and we’re excited to keep working with him. We believe he’ll continue to build on his strong foundation and achieve more success with us.”
Raya expressed his happiness, saying, “It’s a dream come true to join Arsenal permanently. After a year on loan, I’m now an Arsenal player for the coming years. I’m looking forward to the future while enjoying the present. Thank you for all the support last year.”
Murillo’s Interest from Arsenal
Murillo has confirmed that Arsenal is interested in him. The Brazilian defender impressed during his season with Nottingham Forest. There are reports that Arsenal has had initial contact with Forest, but the £70.7 million asking price is too high for them. Arsenal hopes to negotiate a lower price over the next few months, as they need to manage their spending due to Financial Fair Play rules.
Amidst all the rumors, Murillo has hinted he might be open to leaving Forest after just one season. He said on the Benja Me Mucho podcast, “I don’t know if it’s £70 million, but I know there’s interest. I dreamed of playing in the Premier League. I thought: ‘I’ll go to Nottingham Forest, have a good year, and then move to a big club.’”
Calafiori Agreement with Arsenal
Reports suggest that Arsenal has reached an agreement to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. The summer transfer window allows Mikel Arteta to continue strengthening his squad by adding depth and quality in key areas. Arsenal is looking to sign a new defender, midfielder, striker, and possibly a goalkeeper.
According to Sports Zone, the 22-year-old Calafiori is likely to join Arsenal this summer. He had initially agreed to move to Juventus in May, but Bologna prefers him to move abroad rather than to another Serie A club. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested, but Arsenal is close to securing his signature for around £40 million.
These updates highlight the key transfer activities and plans for Arsenal as they prepare for the upcoming season.
