David Raya Included in Brentford's Retained List Despite £27m Arsenal Deal

Brentford FC Includes David Raya in Retained List Amidst Impending Arsenal Transfer

Brentford FC has announced their retained list for the 2024-25 season, which includes David Raya, despite the goalkeeper's widely reported move to Arsenal FC.

David Raya is set to join Arsenal permanently for £27 million once his loan agreement expires on June 30.

Although Raya's contract with Brentford has another year remaining, his loan deal with Arsenal is not officially concluded until the end of June.

Once the loan period ends, Raya will be released by Brentford, paving the way for Arsenal to confirm his signing in July.

During his loan stint with Arsenal in the 2023-24 season, Raya made 25 appearances, playing a crucial role in the team's success.

Here are the details of David Raya's transfer and stats:

Transfer Details:

- Transfer fee: £27 million

- Destination: Arsenal FC

- Expected completion date: July 2024

2023-24 Stats:

- Games played: 25