Arsenal transfer news: David Raya agent 'confirms' deal as Inter Milan consider £30m swoop

All the latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip including updates on David Raya, Mohammed Kudus and Takehiro Tomiyasu

Your morning Arsenal transfer roundup on Saturday, August 12.

David Raya agent 'confirms' Arsenal transfer with Bukayo Saka hint after Brentford loan agreed

David Raya's agent, Jaume Munell, has all-but confirmed the Brentford goalkeeper's move to Arsenal with a post on social media. football.london understands that the Spain international is set to join the Gunners on an initial loan with an option to make the move permanent for £27million.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has confirmed that Raya is set to join Arsenal this summer, claiming he is "expecting" the deal to be completed "soon". An announcement could come as soon as this evening after Raya's agent, Jaume Munell, posted a picture of himself stood in front of the Arsenal badge at London Colney on his Instagram page.

Mohammed Kudus transfer update emerges as Ajax boss gives Arsenal and Chelsea fresh £34m hope

As revealed by The Athletic earlier this month, Ajax reached an agreement in principle with the Seagulls to sell Kudus for just under €40million (£34.5m). However, the deal stalled on the side of the player with Kudus' entourage wanting to include a release clause, a desire not matched by Brighton, as per reports in the Dutch media.

That triple-figure proposal is yet to be matched or improved upon by Chelsea, although the plan is to do so very soon. In the meantime, Liverpool will take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Ajax manager Maurice Steijn confirming that Kudus will also be in action this weekend despite the interest from London and agreement with Brighton.

Inter Milan consider Arsenal transfer swoop as Edu sets clear £30m stance

Arsenal have set a £30million asking price for Takehiro Tomiyasu with Inter Milan considering a move for the Japan international. The Gunners are currently focusing on selling a number of fringe players before the summer transfer window closes.

Mikel Arteta has welcomed three new signings to the Emirates Stadium so far with Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz all joining the squad. football.london understands that David Raya is set to join Arsenal on an initial £3million loan deal with an option to make the move permanent for £27million next summer.

Inter have pulled out of the race to sign Folarin Balogun - but they retain a strong interest in signing Tomiyasu. According to a report via Sport Witness, Arsenal are now willing to sell the Japanese international for a sum of €35million (£30m).