Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing David Raya from Brentford. This move has been met with some skepticism, with some fans suggesting that it is a sign that Aaron Ramsdale is not the long-term solution in goal.

However, I believe that this move has more to do with Arsenal taking their return to the Champions League seriously. Raya is a top-quality goalkeeper who has proven himself in the Premier League. He would provide competition for Ramsdale and help to push him to even greater heights.

In addition, Raya’s arrival would give Arsenal two top-quality goalkeepers who are capable of playing in both the Premier League and the Champions League. This would be essential for Arsenal if they want to be successful in both competitions.

This also has a lot to do with the confidence that Mikel Arteta has in Matt Turner. Turner did not feature for Arsenal at all in the Premier League last season, and was dropped in the later stages of the Europa League. This suggests that Arteta is not convinced that Turner is a top-quality goalkeeper for Arsenal.

The pursuit of David Raya suggests that Arteta is looking for a more reliable option in goal. Raya is a proven Premier League goalkeeper who has shown that he can be consistent at the highest level. If Raya is signed, it will likely mean that Turner will be sold or loaned out.

Whether Arsenal are able to pull off the signing of Raya or not, it already indicates that Arteta wants a quality goalkeeper to come in. Some reports have suggested that Arsenal are lining up Brighton’s goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, as a backup option if they fail to bring in Raya. This is a sign of ambition, and it shows that Arsenal are serious about challenging for trophies in the coming years.