 Former England striker Darren Bent has explained why David Raya should join Chelsea instead of Arsenal this summer. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy The Gunners have made a shock move for the Brentford goalkeeper as they look to provide cover and competition to No. 1 Aaron Ramsdale. Raya, 27, has even reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who finished second in the Premier League last season behind Manchester City. But ex-England striker Bent is puzzled by Arsenal's move for Raya and believes the shot-stopper should try to force through a move to Chelsea instead. Chelsea have also been linked with a move for a new goalkeeper this summer, with Kepa Arrizabalaga largely flattering to deceive at Stamford Bridge and Edouard Mendy leaving the club to move to Saudi Arabia. 'David Raya is better than Kepa Arrizabalaga,' Bent told talkSPORT. 'So why would Chelsea not go for him? 'And why would David Raya not think, 'Hold on, why am I going to Arsenal to play behind Aaron Ramsdale? Why don't I go to Chelsea and be their number one?' Raya is expected to leave Brentford this summer (Picture: Getty) 'There's something not quite right with Arsenal's deal for David Raya. If I was Chelsea, I would be trying to get him.' Fellow ex-England international Danny Murphy has also questioned Arsenal's move for Raya, suggesting it makes little sense for the club or the player. 'The Arsenal thing, I'm really struggling with that,' Murphy told talkSPORT when asked about the speculation around Brentford shot-stopper Raya. 'If you go and get him, what does it say to Aaron Ramsdale? Why do you need to pay £40m for a goalkeeper if you're not going to start him? 'And from the flip side, if you're David Raya, your next move has to be to a club where you'll be number one. 'There's no way he's going to go somewhere and be happy with being the No. 2. The only way you get him){kind=link}
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Former England striker Darren Bent has explained why David Raya should join Chelsea instead of Arsenal this summer.
Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis
The Gunners have made a shock move for the Brentford goalkeeper as they look to provide cover and competition to No. 1 Aaron Ramsdale.
Raya, 27, has even reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who finished second in the Premier League last season behind Manchester City.