Arsenal to initiate contract talks with David Raya amid La Liga interests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Arsenal plans to start contract negotiations with goalkeeper David Raya, who expressed a desire to eventually play in Spain. Despite his admission, sources indicate that both Barcelona and Real Madrid are not expected to pursue him soon, as neither club has an immediate vacancy. Mikel Arteta emphasized Raya's importance to the team and dismissed concerns about a potential move. With talks expected to begin shortly, the club aims to secure Raya's future beyond 2028.
- •Arsenal plans contract discussions with David Raya soon.
- •David Raya expressed interest in playing in La Liga eventually.
- •Barcelona and Real Madrid currently have no goalkeeper vacancies.
- •Raya has performed well, recently earning his fifth clean sheet.
- •Mikel Arteta wants Raya to focus on his role at Arsenal.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal set to open contract talks with 'happy' David Raya as Barcelona and Real Madrid stances revealed after goalkeeper's La Liga admission
"Arsenal are preparing to launch negotiations over an extended deal for first-choice goalkeeper David Raya despite the Spaniard recently admitting he would like to play in his homeland one day. Meanwhile, neither Barcelona nor Real Madrid are expected to make an imminent move for the 31-year-old shot-stopper in upcoming transfer windows.
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