Arsenal has secured a deal for David Raya until 2024, with a guaranteed buy option clause of £27m. Raya has signed a potential long-term contract with the club. Brentford accepted this structure due to financial fair play regulations. Martin Ødegaard has returned to training, and Aaron Ramsdale is expected to start in goal for Arsenal's upcoming match against Brentford. Mikel Arteta provided fitness updates on Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, and Ben White, with Jesus confirmed to be back for the game.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabi Jesus is back for Saturday's game vs Brentford after playing for Brazil in midweek. Martin Odegaard and Ben White will "hopefully" be available depending on training today. https://t.co/bc2xBO8nQ8
🔴⚪️ David Raya is unable to face his parent club Brentford… and Arteta has confirmed that Aaron Ramsdale will start in goal for Arsenal. Last PL game for Ramsdale was on Sept 3 vs Man United. https://t.co/fCXum7M076
Mikel Arteta reveals three Arsenal stars face late fitness test for Brentford clash Read more here 👇 https://t.co/ufa5ERYbWD
Mikel Arteta with fitness updates on Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White 🔴⬇️ https://t.co/YbFw4cJrkl
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has returned to training ahead of the club's trip to Brentford on Saturday 🔴 Aaron Ramsdale is expected to make his first league start since early September 🧤 https://t.co/VY4lXp3HOt
🚨 Understand Arsenal have decided to seal David Raya deal in 2024 — it’s all guaranteed as buy option clause will be triggered for £27m. Raya already signed potential long-term contract as #AFC player for June 2024 — all done. 🔴⚪️ Brentford accepted this structure due to FFP. https://t.co/59eBNip3iK