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Arsenal have completed 'secret' deal without it leaking: report

Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta
Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta (Image credit: Getty Images)

Arsenal have completed yet another 'secret' deal that has slipped under the radar.

The Gunners have recently seen contract extensions for the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, further proving their plans to remain competitive at the top level for years to come.

Arsenal complete yet another brilliant piece of business

Mikel Arteta in Arsenal training

Mikel Arteta in Arsenal training (Image credit: Getty Images)

With the ultimate aim of winning the Premier League, Arsenal also went well to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League last term, proving their might at the very top of European football.

Keeping their squad happy remains the ultimate aim, with another one of Arteta's regulars having now reportedly been offered fresh terms to remain at the Emirates Stadium for the foreseeable future.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is bidding for silverware this season

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is bidding for silverware this season (Image credit: Getty Images)

As relayed by BBC Sport, goalkeeper David Raya has signed fresh terms with the Gunners, with the Spaniard said to have been rewarded with an increase in his wages.

The former Brentford goalkeeper earned an estimated £100,000-a-week prior to signing his new deal, with it thought that figure has now increased, although by exactly how much is unknown.

His expiry has also remained at 2028, but the Spaniard has been rewarded for his stellar performances in the Premier League and beyond by sporting director Andrea Berta over the last few years.

Raya won the Premier League's Golden Gloves award in the 2023/24 campaign and retained the accolade last season – sharing the trophy with Nottingham Forest keeper Mats Sels.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya is one of the Premier League's best

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya is one of the Premier League's best (Image credit: Getty Images)

Additionally, the report also adds how Arsenal have opened talks with both Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka about extending their respective stays at the Emirates Stadium.

In FourFourTwo's view, Berta continues to draw praise for his ability to negotiate new terms with key members of Arsenal's squad, and doing so allows Arteta, as mentioned, the best chance at delivering future success for the Gunners in the years to come.

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Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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