30 Jul 2023 15:16:22
Hi ed001 hope you are good mate. Just wanted to hear your thoughts on David Raya. Strong rumours are arsenal are looking to bring him in (as our number 2) . Cheers mate.

{Ed001's Note - he is a decent keeper and certainly looks good enough to step up a level. I just don't understand why he would want to move to be back up at Arsenal when he could get a gig as first choice. That for me would show a lack of fire in his belly and that is a worry. When you are competing for titles every player needs to be desperate to play and win. You should never be buying back ups. You buy players for the first team and then those in the first team have to fight for their place or become the back ups.}

1.) 31 Jul 2023
31 Jul 2023 08:28:55
Would that not be the point of the move ed? To bring in a potentially better keeper, to either push Ramsdale or usurp him.

{Ed002's Note - Arsenal's interest is to give competition to Ramsdale.

David Raya (G) Won't sign a new contract. Not first choice, but was considered a good option for Manchester United before adding Onana - could still be considered as a Dean Henderson replacement but not first choice. Chelsea should not be discounted as they need to add a GK. Spurs stepped backafter adding Vicario and unless Lloris departs a move seems unlikely now. Arsenal offer an option but want him as competition to Ramsdale and may offer up a player in exchange. Brentford will likely get an offer from Bayern Munich which suits the player but will look to negotiate the price up a little.}

2.) 31 Jul 2023
31 Jul 2023 10:43:27
I wonder if the club are looking to eventually have 2 excellent players in each position? It will be interesting i see how his 1st choice players react if that is the case.

3.) 02 Aug 2023
02 Aug 2023 14:21:40
Thanks Ed001. As a GK do you rate him? I know you don’t rate ramsdale lol. You reckon Raya is better?

{Ed001's Note - yes, from what I have seen he looks an improvement.}