Arsenal are facing a challenge to keep hold of their talented squad, with plenty of teams circling some potential deals over the coming transfer windows.
The Gunners have managed to build to the top once again, but without any trophies to show for it, there will be concern over whether some players look to earn those elsewhere.
Andrea Berta, the Arsenal sporting director, will be tasked with keeping some of those players at the club, especially with some of the contract talks needed for key stars.
One of those is William Saliba, the defender who Arsenal invested in at an early age, rising through to the first-team.
With some impressive performances, Saliba has been linked with Real Madrid as his contract enters the final two years this summer.
While the threat of Los Blancos looms large, the Frenchman isn’t the only one drawing interest from Real Madrid.
Real Madrid want David Raya in Arsenal transfer swoop
While Saliba is of interest to Real Madrid, their scouting of the star may well have landed them on another Arsenal ace.
According to The Sun, Real Madrid have considered David Raya as an option to be their long-term goalkeeper at the club.
The report states that the Spanish giants are looking for a long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois in the market.
With backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin also set to leave, the possibility of a shot-stopper joining the club is open.
A deal for Raya is expected to be difficult to pull off, with Real Madrid also monitoring Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen for between the sticks.
Raya, 29, has three years remaining on his contract at Arsenal, having officially joined the club on a permanent deal last summer.
The Spaniard joined on an initial £3million loan in 2023 from Brentford, before making the move permanent for £27million.
Some top displays have naturally put him in the spotlight, with Mikel Arteta revealing just how good the goalkeeper has been for him.
Mikel Arteta praised ‘outstanding’ David Raya earlier this season
If it wasn’t for David Raya’s heroics, Arsenal’s season may have turned out even tougher than it already has.
The goalkeeper has been responsible for some big saves, including a double save in the Champions League against Atalanta in the league phase.
It was an incredible show of skill, with Arteta praising the star after the match, stating: “Then I saw two of the best saves I’ve seen from a goalkeeper in that moment. David was outstanding.”
Even Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta manager, went on to praise him, stating: “He’s a cat. The first save is good, but the rebound is unbelievable.
“I believe the goalkeeper has been crucial.”
It shows just how important Raya has been to the team, stating a case for why losing him would be such a huge blow.
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