Arsenal told they are making transfer mistake as pundit isn’t convinced by ‘very strange’ target
Gabriel Agbonlahor thinks Arsenal are making a mistake by signing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya as the funds could be used elsewhere.
The Gunners are looking to add another goalkeeper to their ranks in order to push Aaron Ramsdale.
Mikel Arteta seems to have his eyes set on Brentford’s Raya and the two clubs are now in negotiations for the transfer.
Arsenal’s opening offer for the Brentford shot-stopper was rejected, but David Ornstein clarified that the bid was only ‘slightly below’ what Brentford are looking for.
Despite Arteta being keen on the transfer, Agbonlahor doesn’t seem to be convinced that Raya is the right signing for Arsenal right now.
“It’s very strange that Arsenal are spending £30million on a goalkeeper,” he told Football Insider.
“Previously at Arsenal, they had Ramsdale and Leno, who didn’t take while to losing his place and he wanted to leave. Look at Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United, they don’t have two top goalkeepers.
“You only need one top goalkeeper as keepers don’t regularly get injured either, they don’t do a lot of running during games.
“So for me, it’s very strange to to even use £30 or £35 million when Arsenal need another midfielder to help with Thomas Partey in the midfield.
“Let’s not forget, goalkeepers don’t need rotating like outfield players, they get the ball to play from the back, and they don’t do a lot of running.”
Arsenal’s move for Raya should then free up Matt Turner to depart for Nottingham Forest.
Fabrizio Romano recently clarified that talks are progressing between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest for the 29-year-old goalkeeper.
Romano wrote on Twitter: “Nottingham Forest submitted an official bid for Matt Turner. Understand the proposal has been made for permanent transfer, talks advancing with Arsenal. Crucial step in goalkeepers domino as #AFC keep negotiating with Brentford for David Raya, deal getting closer.”
Arsenal will continue to negotiate with Brentford and will hope to conclude a deal before the new Premier League campaign kicks of next week.
READ MORE: European giants prepare fresh €35m bid for Arsenal star after missing out on Premier League target
