The Spanish star joined the Gunners on loan from the Bees and he took over the gloves from Aaron Ramsdale after the September international break.

He had an error-prone start to his Gunners career but over the past few months, Raya has established himself as a key player for the north London giants.

Raya was recently the hero in the club's Champions League win over Porto. He saved two penalties in the shoot-out as the Gunners reached the quarter-final.

Romano has now revealed that Raya will 100 per cent be an Arsenal player next season and there has been a verbal agreement with the Bees since October.

He said: "He will, 100 percent be an Arsenal player next season. I told you already in October and November that Arsenal had a verbal plan with Brentford because they wanted to sign Raya last summer."

Arsenal have the option to sign Raya for £27 million. The fee looks a bargain, considering how the 28-year-old has improved the club with his passing from the back over the last few months.

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