What makes the awards especially prestigious is the voting process itself, as winners are decided by fellow professional footballers, making it one of the most respected individual honours in English football.

This year’s list highlights standout performers from across the English football pyramid, with players rewarded for consistent excellence over the course of the season.

Men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year

• Rayan Cherki — Manchester City
• Bruno Fernandes — Manchester United
• Erling Haaland — Manchester City
• Gabriel Magalhães — Arsenal
• David Raya — Arsenal
• Declan Rice — Arsenal

 

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Women’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year

• Kirsty Hanson — Aston Villa
• Yui Hasegawa — Manchester City
• Lauren James — Chelsea
• Jess Park — Manchester United
• Alessia Russo — Arsenal
• Bunny Shaw — Manchester City

 

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Men’s PFA Young Player of the Year

• Rayan Cherki — Manchester City
• Max Dowman — Arsenal
• Junior Kroupi — Bournemouth
• Kobbie Mainoo — Manchester United
• Rio Ngumoha — Liverpool
• Nico O’Reilly — Manchester City

Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year

• Laura Blindkilde Brown — Manchester City
• Veerle Buurman — Chelsea
• Freya Godfrey — London City Lionesses
• Tōko Koga — Tottenham Hotspur
• Olivia Smith — Arsenal
• Alyssa Thompson — Chelsea

WSL2 PFA Players’ Player of the Year

• Ellie Brazil — Southampton
• Lily Crosthwaite — Birmingham City
• Abbie Larkin — Crystal Palace
• Emily Syme — Bristol City
• Ashleigh Weerden — Crystal Palace
• Sophie Whitehouse — Charlton Athletic

Championship PFA Players’ Player of the Year

• Matt Grimes — Coventry City
• Hayden Hackney — Middlesbrough
• Jack Rudoni — Coventry City
• Carl Rushworth — Coventry City
• Žan Vipotnik — Swansea City
• Haji Wright — Coventry City

League One PFA Players’ Player of the Year

• Dom Ballard — Leyton Orient
• Amario Cozier-Duberry — Bolton Wanderers
• David McGoldrick — Barnsley
• Jack Moylan — Lincoln City
• Oliver Norwood — Stockport County
• Kyle Wootton — Stockport County

League Two PFA Players’ Player of the Year

• Sammy Braybrooke — Chesterfield
• Michael Cheek — Bromley
• Aaron Drinan — Swindon Town
• Callum Paterson — MK Dons
• Mitch Pinnock — Bromley
• Omar Sowunmi — Bromley

With strong representation from clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, Coventry City, and Bromley across multiple categories, this year’s shortlist reflects a season packed with standout individual performances at every level of English football.

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The list reflects a season defined by consistency, attacking brilliance, and defensive resilience, with several of England’s top clubs strongly represented.

Arsenal lead the way with three nominees

Arsenal dominate the shortlist, with three players recognised for their influence in a solid campaign at the back and in midfield.

Defenders Gabriel Magalhães and goalkeeper David Raya were both included, alongside midfielder Declan Rice, whose all-round impact has been central to Arsenal’s stability and competitiveness this season.

Manchester City stars make the cut

Defending champions Manchester City also feature prominently, with striker Erling Haaland earning yet another nomination after another prolific season in front of goal.

Forward Antoine Semenyo is also recognised for his impressive performances, adding to City’s presence on the shortlist.

Other Premier League standouts

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes makes the list after a strong individual campaign, continuing to play a key creative role for his side.

For Nottingham Forest, Morgan Gibbs-White earns recognition for his influential performances, while Brentford forward Igor Thiago is also rewarded after an impressive season in attack.

 

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The winner of the award will be decided through a combination of fan votes and a panel of football experts, with discussions already heating up among supporters over who truly deserves to be crowned one of the Premier League’s top performers this season.

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Since its inception, The Best Awards have stood out for their transparency and inclusivity, with voting equally split among national team captains, coaches, journalists, and supporters.

This year’s ceremony carries extra weight, serving as the curtain raiser for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The awards will celebrate excellence across multiple categories, including The Best FIFA Men’s and Women’s Player, The Best Coach, The Best Goalkeeper, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the most outstanding goal of the year.

Beyond accolades, the event represents FIFA’s core values of fairness, transparency, and global unity through football.

The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nominees

• Ousmane Dembélé (France / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Harry Kane (England / FC Bayern München)
• Kylian Mbappé (France / Real Madrid)
• Nuno Mendes (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Cole Palmer (England / Chelsea)
• Pedri (Spain / Barcelona)
• Raphinha (Brazil / Barcelona)
• Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
• Vitinha (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Player Nominees

• Sandy Baltimore (France / Chelsea)
• Nathalie Björn (Sweden / Chelsea)
• Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lucy Bronze (England / Chelsea)
• Mariona Caldentey (Spain / Arsenal)
• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current)
• Kadidiatou Diani (France / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Melchie Dumornay (Haiti / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Patri Guijarro (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lindsey Heaps (USA / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Lauren James (England / Chelsea)
• Chloe Kelly (England / Manchester City / Arsenal)
• Ewa Pajor (Poland / Barcelona)
• Claudia Pina (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alessia Russo (England / Arsenal)
• Leah Williamson (England / Arsenal)

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Nominees

• Javier Aguirre (Mexico)
• Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
• Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
• Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
• Roberto Martínez (Portugal)
• Arne Slot (Liverpool)

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Nominees

• Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)
• Jonatan Giráldez (Washington Spirit / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)
• Renée Slegers (Arsenal)
• Sarina Wiegman (England)

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Alisson Becker (Brazil / Liverpool)
• Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Real Madrid)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy / Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City)
• Emiliano Martínez (Argentina / Aston Villa)
• Manuel Neuer (Germany / Bayern München)
• David Raya (Spain / Arsenal)
• Yann Sommer (Switzerland / Inter Milan)
• Wojciech Szczęsny (Poland / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Gotham FC)
• Cata Coll (Spain / Barcelona)
• Christiane Endler (Chile / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Hannah Hampton (England / Chelsea)
• Anna Moorhouse (England / Orlando Pride)
• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Phallon Tullis-Joyce (USA / Manchester United)

FIFA Fan Award Nominees

• Alejandro Ciganotto (Argentina)
• Manolo el del Bombo (Spain, posthumous)
• Zakho Fans (Iraq)

As excitement builds ahead of the ceremony, fans and analysts alike are already debating potential winners, with Kylian Mbappé, Aitana Bonmatí, and Chiamaka Nnadozie among early favourites to take home top honours.

 

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The announcement was made through multiple media outlets and has since drawn widespread attention from football fans worldwide.

This year’s Ballon d’Or features a highly competitive line-up with top performances from PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Premier League players.

Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

1. 1. Myles Lewis-Skelly
   2. Rodrigo Mora
   3. Joao Neves
   4. Lamine Yamal
   5. Kenan Yildiz
   6. Ayyoub Bouaddi
   7. Pau Cubarsi
   8. Désiré Doué
   9. Estevao
   10. Dean Huijsen

 

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Women’s 2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC & Germany)
      2. Cata Coll (Barcelona & Spain)
      3. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
      4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Nigeria)
      5. Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal & Netherlands)

 

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2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
         2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
         3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
         4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
         5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
         6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
         7. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid & Slovenia)
         8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
         9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
         10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

 

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2025 Women’s Kopa Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Michelle Agyemang
            2. Linda Caicedo
            3. Wieke Kaptein
            4. Vicky Lopez
            5. Claudia Martinez Ovando

 

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2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sonia Bompastor
               2. Arthur Elias
               3. Justine Madugu
               4. Renée Slegers
               5. Sarina Wiegman

 

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2025 Men’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Antonio Conte
                  2. Luis Enrique
                  3. Hansi Flick
                  4. Enzo Maresca
                  5. Arne Slot

 

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2025 Women’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Arsenal FC
                     2. Barcelona
                     3. Chelsea
                     4. OL Lyonnes
                     5. Orlando Pride

 

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2025 Men’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Barcelona
                        • Botafogo
                        • Chelsea
                        • Liverpool
                        • Paris Saint-Germain

 

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
                          2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
                          3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
                          4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
                          5. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
                          6. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
                          7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
                          8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
                          9. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
                          10. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
                          11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
                          12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
                          13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
                          14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
                          15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
                          16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
                          17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
                          18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
                          19. Lindsey Heaps (Lyon & USA)
                          20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
                          21. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
                          22. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
                          23. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
                          24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
                          25. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
                          26. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
                          27. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
                          28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Sweden)
                          29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
                          30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

 

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. 1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
                             2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
                             3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
                             4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
                             5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
                             6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
                             7. Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway)
                             8. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal & Sweden)
                             9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
                             10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
                             11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
                             12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
                             13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
                             14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
                             15. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
                             16. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
                             17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
                             18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
                             19. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
                             20. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)
                             21. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
                             22. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
                             23. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
                             24. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
                             25. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
                             26. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
                             27. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
                             28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
                             29. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

 

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FIFA has unveiled the seven nominees for the 2024 Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Award, with some of the world’s finest shot-stoppers competing for the prestigious honor.

Ederson, who won the award in 2023, is once again in the running after playing a key role in Manchester City’s Premier League title defense under Pep Guardiola. However, the Brazilian faces stiff competition from several Premier League counterparts.

Arsenal’s David Raya is among the favourites after securing the Premier League Golden Glove for his impressive performances between the posts.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, renowned for his commanding displays, is expected to be a strong contender again this year, particularly after playing a crucial role in Argentina’s Copa America victory.

Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin makes the list after stepping up in Thibaut Courtois’ absence. The Ukrainian goalkeeper played a pivotal role in Madrid’s Champions League triumph, though he was controversially benched for the final despite his earlier heroics.

Spain’s Unai Simon also features after an exceptional year both for his national team and at club level. The Euro 2024 winner was named in La Liga’s Team of the Season and helped Athletic Club to lift the Copa del Rey.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma earned his place on the shortlist after securing multiple trophies with the French giants, while AC Milan’s Mike Maignan rounds out the list, having been consistently excellent in the Serie A.

The seven nominees represent a blend of experience and rising stars, ensuring a thrilling race for The Best Men’s Goalkeeper award.

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2024 nominees

• Ederson (Manchester City)
• David Raya (Arsenal)
• Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid)
• Unai Simon (Athletic Club)
• Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Mike Maignan (AC Milan)

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Arsenal’s David Raya has emphasized that his relationship with teammate Aaron Ramsdale remains “really good,” despite Raya securing the starting goalkeeper position this season.

Arsenal initially signed Raya on loan from Brentford in August, and it’s understood that the club intends to make the deal permanent. After initially being on the bench for three matches before the season’s first international break, Raya has since started every Premier League game he’s been eligible for, as well as five of Arsenal’s six Champions League group stage fixtures.

Raya’s ascent to the starting role has meant Ramsdale, who was voted into the 2022/23 PFA Team of the Year, has seen a reduction in playing time and has been linked with a potential move away in search of regular minutes. Despite the competition for the starting spot, Raya affirms that his relationship with Ramsdale remains strong.

Speaking to Arsenal’s website, Raya said he gets along well with Ramsdale, but ultimately his focus is on helping the club achieve their goals.

“It’s a big thing when another goalie comes to a club,” Raya said. “Aaron had a magnificent season last year so I’m just here to help the team to win the games when the gaffer puts me in.

“My relationship with Aaron is really good. We’re teammates and try to make each other better in every single session. We don’t try to hear what the outside world is saying, just focus on the team.

“I’m enjoying every time I go out there, playing football and doing what I love, especially enjoying every single training session as well. It’s incredible to be part of this football club and hopefully we can fight for the title.

“A club of this level, you cannot drop at any point. We want to fight and try to win as many titles as we can, so it’s very demanding. For me now, experiencing new things, it’s very demanding. The teams in the top six and top 10 are behind us so we have to keep on our toes and try to win every single match.”

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After joining Luton on loan from Brentford in the summer, the 28-year-old committed two errors in eight minutes, which allowed Luton to overtake the Premier League leaders.

In the 49th minute, Elijah Adebayo beat Raya to a corner, and the home team took the lead when Ross Barkley’s shot slid under Raya’s body.

But rather than placing the blame on the Spaniard, Arteta—who received a booking for his celebration of Declan Rice’s injury-time victory and will now serve a touchline ban—told reporters following the game that Arsenal needed to improve their defense as a whole.

“We have to defend better the situations as a team. There are certain things leading to the goals and it’s not about blaming, we have never done it, and we’re not going to do it now,” Arteta said when asked about Raya’s display.

“It’s about how the team reacts to that, because it’s going to happen, and I love that response.”

“We don’t want a draw, we want to win! That drive, that energy, that risk and emotion that we put in the pitch, you can sense it,” Arteta continued. “Today we conceded some goals that we are going to be disappointed with but that’s part of it as well. It’s going to happen and how we react to that, and it was great.”

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Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has cautioned Mikel Arteta about his handling of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, emphasizing that rotating goalkeepers can lead to problems down the line.

Ramsdale played a significant role in Arsenal’s performance last season but has been benched this year in favor of summer signing David Raya, who arrived on loan from Brentford with a potential permanent transfer in the future.

Wenger’s warning highlights the potential challenges that can arise from frequent changes in goalkeeping choices, which can affect the stability and confidence of both goalkeepers. Maintaining a clear and consistent goalkeeping hierarchy is a key aspect of managing a successful football team.

“I don’t believe in rotating goalkeepers, it’s a lack of clarity of the hierarchy,” he told beIN Sports.

“That doesn’t work unless the hierarchy exists until you say ‘look it’s two or three bad performances and now it’s a change and I give a chance to the other one’. The hierarchy has to be clear.

“On the other hand, when you’re in this position, it happened to me many times, you have a good team and you want to improve it. You look and think ‘what can I improve?’ Maybe the distribution from the back.

“It happened to me with the centre-backs, you want the guy who has better distribution from the back. And then you realise he is less good defensively and his first job is to defend.”

Asked which goalkeeper he would choose for his team, Wenger declined to make a decision but offered his support to Ramsdale.

“Personally I like Ramsdale,” he said. “If I was in his position, I would not give up because I believe he has a chance to come back into the team.

“[Is Ramsdale] better? I don’t know. I just think Ramsdale has made decisive saves in the games last season. They were not happy maybe with his feet.”

Though he has kept five of a possible nine clean sheets, Raya’s tenure as Arsenal’s starting goalkeeper has been uneventful. In some games, he has failed to inspire trust.

We are aware that Ramsdale is content to battle for his future at the Emirates for the time being, but with Chelsea and other teams keeping an eye on things, he could have to reevaluate his options at the conclusion of the year.

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In the summer transfer season, the Gunners have already spent more than £200 million on players including Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber. Raya, a Spanish international, has now joined the North London club as its fourth summer signing for a fee of £3 million, according to reports.

This deal then includes a £ 27 million option to buy for Arsenal if all parties find the move agreeable rather than an obligation. The talented shot-stopper made it no secret of his delight after his move was finalised, hailing the size of his new club.

Speaking to the club’s official media team, he said: “I’m over the moon to be able to take this challenge in my career and make the step up. I’m really excited to get going and see how the season ends up.

“I spoke to the boss and he sent me the values of what Arsenal are about. The way that the club is going, it’s growing even more so it is a beautiful challenge to take and I couldn’t say no.

“I’ve seen Arsenal a lot for a lot of years and since [Mikel] came he’s made a massive difference to the style of play and to the club. The way the team plays out of the back, being confident and taking possession to the other team is the main thing why I fit into the team.

“I’m going to try and help as much as possible and we’ll see what happens.” Raya is familiar with Arsenal goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana, who worked with the talented keeper during their time together at Brentford, with the player admitting he is excited to reunite with his former mentor.

“Inaki is very demanding but he’s a very good goalie coach,” he added. “He’s always onto you but he only wants you to be the best. I felt so much better when I started training with him and in the space of six months, he changed my vision of a goalkeeper and the way I played back at Blackburn to how I played at Brentford. He was the first one to change my mindset to see different aspects of goalkeeping.

“I can’t wait to be out there training with the lads and getting that GK union going. That’s a tight group that we’re always going to get along and push each other, so that’s going to be a healthy group in my opinion. I just can’t wait to get going and meet the lads.

“One of the challenges is to get used to the style and the patterns, and get to know the players as soon as possible to get that bond from the beginning. Knowing the players and the staff, I think they’re going to put me in the right direction and I’ll fit in straight away.”

💬 “The way that the club is going, it’s growing even more so it’s a beautiful challenge to take, and I couldn’t say no.”

The Spanish shotstopper shares his thoughts on signing 👇

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Raya joins the team after the Gunners last week permitted backup goalie Matt Turner to go with Nottingham Forest. The 27-year-old will now face off against current No. 1 Aaron Ramsdale, who joined the team back in the summer of 2021.

Since then, Ramsdale has made a name for himself as one of the top keepers in the Premier League, disproving many sceptics along the way.

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Arsenal have announced the signing of goalkeeper David Raya on a season-long loan from Brentford.

The Gunners allowed previous deputy Matt Turner to join Nottingham Forest earlier this month, and Raya has now taken his spot.

A small loan fee has been paid and according to reports Arsenal also have the option to buy Raya permanently for a total package of £30m.

Sporting director Edu told the club’s official website: “We welcome David to us on a season-long loan from Brentford.

“David is a top-quality goalkeeper, who has consistently performed to a high level with Brentford in the Premier League. With David joining us we are adding quality and depth to our squad so we can perform at the highest possible level in all competitions.”

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Raya, who was also wanted by Bayern Munich and had interest from a number of other top Premier League sides, has been given the number 22 shirt, last worn by Pablo Mari during the 2021/22 season.

Raya signed a new two-year contract with Brentford before making the move, with the Bees also holding the option to extend that by another 12 months. Raya will now compete with current number one Aaron Ramsdale for a spot in Mikel Arteta’s starting lineup.

“Bring it on,” Ramsdale told ITV of the competition before Raya’s move was finalised. “Nothing comes easy in football.

“But also at the same time you need to move along and adapt as well. I’ve done it to other people when I’ve moved to clubs. I’m not going to be thinking that it’s never going to happen to me. So, yeah, I think if it happens, it happens and then we’ll fight and we’ll make each other the best version of ourselves because that’s what the manager is telling us as well.

“I’m sure whoever plays, me, Matt, whoever comes in, the goalkeeping union, people will laugh at but it’s a real thing, and your individual disappointment will go away and you’ll put the team first and you’ll put that goalkeeper first as well.”

Welcome to The Arsenal, David Raya ❤️

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David Raya is set to make a temporary move to Arsenal from Brentford, rather than a permanent transfer, with the added provision of an option to purchase in the agreement.

Contrary to earlier assumptions of the goalkeeper’s permanent transfer to the Gunners, The Athletic has disclosed that the Spaniard will initially join on a season-long loan and is likely to extend his contract with Brentford. His current contract will expire next summer.

In return for this loan arrangement, Arsenal will pay a loan fee of £3 million ($3.8 million), and there’s a buyout option of £27 million ($34 million) at the end of the 2023–24 season. With the team gearing up for a demanding season on multiple fronts following their Champions League qualification last year, Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster the squad.

While there was reported interest from Bayern Munich, Raya has consistently prioritized playing in the Premier League.

The starting goalkeeper for the opening match of the 2023–24 season against Nottingham Forest, set for Saturday at noon, will soon be revealed.

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According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur has agreed to pay Empoli’s €20 million asking price for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Although they were eager to get David Raya from Brentford, Spurs were unwilling to meet the Bees’ £40 million asking price and instead switched their attention to Italian international Vicario.

Sources have confirmed that Spurs are willing to negotiate a trade at that price. Empoli has requested a cost of €20m to part ways with its goalkeeper, who joined them permanently last summer and maintained seven clean sheets in 31 Serie A games.

Numerous Italian teams have been keeping an eye on Vicario, with Inter once considered the front-runners to sign the 26-year-old as a replacement for Andre Onana, who is in high demand, but Spurs have acted swiftly to try and fight off the competition.

Vicario, who is reportedly prepared to go to England this summer, has already spoken with Spurs.

Hugo Lloris has one year left on his contract but has stated he plans to depart Spurs in the upcoming weeks, so Vicario is now anticipated to replace him.

Spurs’ top aim this summer has been to strengthen their goalkeeping unit. They had wanted to woo Raya across London, but Brentford insisted on their £40 million asking price, despite the fact that the Spaniard has only one year left on his contract.

Raya recently acknowledged that he was worried that his hefty price tag might prevent him from leaving this summer. Raya has also been linked with teams like Chelsea and Manchester United.

Finding a less expensive goalkeeper will give Spurs greater freedom to pursue other prospects. James Maddison, a midfielder for Leicester, is much sought after but has a lofty £60 million asking price.

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