Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta's side aim to end the season with silverware
David Raya of Arsenal
David Raya has reacted to Mikel Arteta's decisions(Image: Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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Arsenal are in a crucial period of the season as the final run-in approaches. The Gunners remain in two competitions and will also be formulating their plans ahead of the summer transfer window.
Mikel Arteta will already know which areas of the squad he wishes to strengthen. The club will want to act decisively in the transfer market to help Arsenal stay ahead of their rivals.
Following a major recruitment drive last year, a new crop of names will be touted with high-profile moves to the Emirates Stadium. Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga is among those to have been linked with the Gunners ahead of the summer.
The 23-year-old’s versatility has arguably prevented the France international from securing a regular space in the team, leading to reported interest from English clubs. Meanwhile, David Raya has discussed his reaction to Mikel Arteta’s recent decisions.
Real Madrid ‘open’ to transfer
Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling Eduardo Camavinga if presented with a convincing offer this summer. The France international was signed by Los Blancos from Rennes in 2021 and has made more than 200 appearances for the Spanish giants.
Sky Sport CH reports that Real Madrid value Camavinga at around £70million. Primarily a centre midfielder, he has fulfilled several roles for the team but has made just 13 league starts so far this season.
As a result, it is claimed that the player’s representatives have contacted Arsenal and Liverpool regarding a possible move to England, while Saudi Arabian sides are also monitoring Camavinga’s situation. The Gunners and Liverpool are described as being ‘best positioned’ to finalise a move for the Frenchman.
However, in a blow to Arsenal’s transfer hopes, Sky Sport CH adds that Camavinga currently has no intention of leaving the Spanish club. The player’s stance contrasts with Real Madrid’s reported plans to promote Thiago Pitarch and potentially sign another midfielder.
Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga has been linked with Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window(Image: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
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David Raya speaks out
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has shared his thoughts about being on the bench for both of the team’s recent domestic cup defeats. Arteta decided to play second-choice Arrizabalaga for the Carabao Cup final, where his performance was unconvincing, and also stuck with him for the club’s shock FA Cup quarter-final loss to Southampton.
Discussing the manager’s decision to name him as a substitute, Raya said: "It's part of football. Sometimes you get picked, sometimes you don’t.
"You have to be there for your teammates and for Kepa in this example. The boss decides who plays and who doesn’t and we are used to those types of decisions."
He continued: "After the Man City game, we went away, he stayed here. After Southampton there is not much you can say.
"The team understands the standards that we set, so there are no conversations. You are just trying to be a good teammate like we are."
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