Daily Express journalist Taylor was initially puzzled by Raya’s acquisition.
Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor has told GIVEMESPORT why Mikel Arteta wanted to lure the Brentford star to the Emirates.
The North London club continued their solid start to the campaign by taking three points against Crystal Palace.
As per Sky Sports, the Gunners parted with £3million in order to acquire Raya on loan for the remainder of the season.
Although Taylor was initially puzzled by Raya’s acquisition. He said, “I do think Raya is a smart goalkeeper. I think he’s probably a little bit better suited to what Arteta wants to do, so I can see from that respect why he’s come in.
“I do find the timing slightly odd because Ramsdale was really good last season. I am quite surprised, but Arteta is quite set on what he wants.
“From what I understand, from the conversations I’ve had, I think the signing is more about the fact Turner wasn’t pushing Ramsdale enough, as opposed to the fact Arteta doesn’t rate Ramsdale. From that respect, I do think it could prove to be smart business.”
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