David Raya update revealed after confirmed Arsenal news

Raya is content at Arsenal and unlikely to join Barcelona or Real Madrid despite recent comments about wanting to play in La Liga; the club plans to open contract talks soon.

David Raya has dismissed speculation linking him to Barcelona and Real Madrid, with sources telling Football Insider the Arsenal goalkeeper remains happy at the Emirates. Although Raya admitted last week he would like to explore a move to La Liga in the future, neither Spanish giant is expected to pursue him seriously in the coming transfer windows. Barcelona have Joan Garcia as their goalkeeper, while Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois is set to sign a new contract.

Arsenal are keen to open talks with Raya over a new deal to ward off potential interest from Spain's top clubs. The 31-year-old, who has been the Premier League's best goalkeeper in recent seasons, is contracted to Arsenal until 2028. Manager Mikel Arteta responded to Raya's comments with characteristic humour, saying the goalkeeper can play in Spain "on the beach with his friends in the summer" but needs to stay at Arsenal for the next few years.