David Raya

[badgerbee]

Sounds as though Arsenal have made a move for Runnarsson; reportedly having a medical today. Let's get behind Raya again.

Hopefully most of us were still "behind" Raya while all of this has been going on anyway.......As there was absolutely nothing coming from the player to suggest we shouldn't have been......

 

[andyrew]

No Brainer for Gooners they can get Runarsson fo 1.5 mill we would want north of 10 mill I’d expect.

Good

 

[Bungy Bee]

Have they both gone yet.....You Reds...

 

[londondude]

If your read this David, don't worry about Arsenal you'll be a Premier League number 1 keeper next season.

 

[Jay Bee]

Hopefully most of us were still "behind" Raya while all of this has been going on anyway.......As there was absolutely nothing coming from the player to suggest we shouldn't have been......

It depends whether he has been injured, or "injured" as a smokescreen, whilst all this speculation and possible rumoured acting up and maybe agitating for a transfer has happened. Of course we do not know and maybe we never will - I'll certainly be fully behind him as long as plays for the cub.

 

[liverbee]

:headbanger:

 

[TW3Bee]

:headbanger:

?

 

[Gazza Bee]

Sky just reporting that we have said Raya is not for sale (again) - fully expect to see him play on Saturday now that he is back in full training.

 

[EarleyBee]

Is he in training or full training? If he has had a knee injury he might not be ready for Saturday.

 

[readingbee]

Is he in training or full training? If he has had a knee injury he might not be ready for Saturday.

There was a photo of him training yesterday on the BFC site.

 

[Banana]

Is he in training or full training? If he has had a knee injury he might not be ready for Saturday.

He's in "training". TF said last week that he would be training with the GK coach on Monday. And that's what happened.

He went on to say that he hopes that he is available for selection for the Huddersfield game - so you are correct - he might not be ready for Saturday.

 

[jlove]

Rumours in France that Arsenal are buying Runar Alex Runarsson for 1.6M€.

 

[Banana]

Rumours in France that Arsenal are buying Runar Alex Runarsson for 1.6M€.

That's been the rumour for the past few days. He was a target for us with whatshisname was here as GK coach.

 

[Delbee]

That's been the rumour for the past few days. He was a target for us with whatshisname was here as GK coach.

I take the GK coach you refer to is the guy we had who’s gone to Arsenal

 

[Banana]

I take the GK coach you refer to is the guy we had who’s gone to Arsenal

correct.

 

[Bungy Bee]

Have they both gone yet.....

 

[Mr Tree]

Have they both gone yet.....You Reds...

Have they both gone yet.....

1. No
2. It doesn't look like Raya will
3. It wasn't that great an input the first time, but definitely not the second time! Feel free to say something if you've got something to say - if not though, please do refrain

 

[Marek]

This has happened, if it's still relevant here:

Emiliano Martinez: Aston Villa sign Arsenal goalkeeper for £17m

Villa sign goalkeeper Martinez for £17m

Aston Villa sign Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Premier League rivals Arsenal for £17m.

www.bbc.com

 

[Banana]

A journalist at The Athletic is suggesting that Arsenal might sign Raya and then loan him back to us for 12 months. However watching the video it is in a Q&A format and framed as a suggestion from the journalist rather than anything being pursued by Arsenal, who we all know have moved on.

 

[Mr Cynical]

A journalist at The Athletic is suggesting that Arsenal might sign Raya and then loan him back to us for 12 months. However watching the video it is in a Q&A format and framed as a suggestion from the journalist rather than anything being pursued by Arsenal, who we all know have moved on.

Would appear to be a very bizarre move by Arsenal which would leave them having spent 15m and still not having a second choice keeper!

 

[Banana]

Would appear to be a very bizarre move by Arsenal which would leave them having spent 15m and still not having a second choice keeper!

Exactly.

 

[jlove]

Would appear to be a very bizarre move by Arsenal which would leave them having spent 15m and still not having a second choice keeper!

Especially as the cost rumour for the alternative is 1.6M€!

 

[Beecareful]

A reliable (not clicbait - noo adverts ) Arsenal website is saying they are on Raya's case :-(
Could the bloke they are/were after from Iceland come to us ?!?!?
We were on his case before we signed Raya.... hmmmm. No idea.

 

[Wouldbee]

I'd still be very surprised if Raya went. We are Brentford and if we don't have to do the business, we won't do the business.

 

[Banana]

A reliable (not clicbait - noo adverts ) Arsenal website is saying they are on Raya's case :-(
Could the bloke they are/were after from Iceland come to us ?!?!?
We were on his case before we signed Raya.... hmmmm. No idea.

Why don't you share this wonderful website please?

 

[BFC1997]

This guy has got lots of followers:

 

[Banana]

This guy has got lots of followers:

That quote is from days ago.

In fact that tweet is a WEEK OLD!!!!

 

[wibs]

I'd still be very surprised if Raya went. We are Brentford and if we don't have to do the business, we won't do the business.

*disclaimer : unless the player resits the no dickhead test and fails it

Ref: test case Mr J Tarkowski

 

[Jay Bee]

A reliable (not clicbait - noo adverts ) Arsenal website is saying they are on Raya's case :-(
Could the bloke they are/were after from Iceland come to us ?!?!?
We were on his case before we signed Raya.... hmmmm. No idea.

We were after the Icelandic guy a year ago apparently and now Arsenal are after him. The common link is the goalkeeping coach who now works for Arsenal. No I don't think he will come here now that that ship has sailed.

Presumably the "story" is back just because Arsenal have let their keeper go to Villa and it plugs a news gap. "Who might Arsenal sign next?"

 

[Dazza]

Just to add to the conspiracy idead.... Interesting that the club didn't do it's usual happy birthday post for him yesterday

 

[gbems92]

Just to add to the conspiracy idead.... Interesting that the club didn't do it's usual happy birthday post for him yesterday

f***... I hope we atleast bought him a cake, dont want a yaya toure situation on our hands

 

[Beecareful]

Why don't you share this wonderful website please?

Arseblog

 

[jbee]

Arseblog

There's no need for that.

 

[Dazza]

****... I hope we atleast bought him a cake, dont want a yaya toure situation on our hands

Saw a few people getting worked up about it elsewhere and it amused me so thought I'd add it here

 

[Banana]

Arseblog

With a link

 

[Wouldbee]

*disclaimer : unless the player resits the no dickhead test and fails it

Ref: test case Mr J Tarkowski

Good point though Tarky was not signed under the current regime which seems alot cannier about dickheads. Is Raya really one? I refer you to the team photo when Raya was presented with his golden glove award. Looks like a respected member of the lads to me?

 

[BEEcool]

Just to add to the conspiracy idead.... Interesting that the club didn't do it's usual happy birthday post for him yesterday

This conjures up an image of Phil Giles realising it's David Raya's birthday and scrambling to the phone to get a message to Admin to hold the 'Happy Birthday' tweet.

 

[Bill Benn]

If the money was right and loaned back for the season would take it as a good as he’s been l don’t think he’s tall enough for PL and we would need better.

 

[shouldbee]

If the money was right and loaned back for the season would take it as a good as he’s been l don’t think he’s tall enough for PL and we would need better.

I agree his lack of height may become an issue if he's in the PL. I don't think anyone is going to pay us 10M for him ?

 

[Gazza Bee]

I agree his lack of height may become an issue if he's in the PL. I don't think anyone is going to pay us 10M for him ?

Apart from Arsenal who had a 10m bid rejected you mean?

 

[Bill Benn]

Apart from Arsenal who had a 10m bid rejected you mean?

Was that ever confirmed ?

 

[jlove]

Was that ever confirmed ?

I'd guess it was the other way round: offer £10M and we'll think about it... [ringtone].

 

[aslan]

I agree his lack of height may become an issue if he's in the PL. I don't think anyone is going to pay us 10M for him ?

Chelsea paid 90 for Kepa. Anything is possible

 

[Gazza Bee]

Was that ever confirmed ?

I believe it was, yes or at least confirmed by ITK

 

[magicbees]

Will he struggle to get back in our side. Daniels has started the season very well.

 

[Banana]

I believe it was, yes or at least confirmed by ITK

Believe there were competing views on this. The definitive answer was that no bid was received and we would not engage in that conversation. Have to ask why AFC would spend £10m on a back-up keeper considering that they are buying one worth £1m.

 

[Gazza Bee]

Believe there were competing views on this. The definitive answer was that no bid was received and we would not engage in that conversation. Have to ask why AFC would spend £10m on a back-up keeper considering that they are buying one worth £1m.

Yes it did occur to me that it was weird for them to offer £10m then go for Runarsson at £1.5m. Still it should end all Arsenal related speculation...

 

[badgerbee]

I agree his lack of height may become an issue if he's in the PL.

Are the goals bigger in the PL?
Like the pockets in televised snooker games perhaps......??.......

 

[shouldbee]

No but the players are better...............perhaps, maybe ??

 

[mhead bee]

No but the players are better...............perhaps, maybe ??

They can kick it higher.