Raya boldly claimed he could have been an OUTFIELD PLAYER ahead of Arsenal move
![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/raya-boldly-claimed-he-could-have-been-an-outfield-player-ahead-of-arsenal-move/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/crop-23505449-2.jpg&description=RASH GOALIE Published : 19:39, 15 Aug 2023 Updated : 19:51, 15 Aug 2023 NEW Arsenal keeper David Raya has been thinking outside the box. The loanee from Brentford reckons he could be an OUTFIELD player. 1 David Raya points forward, in more ways than one, after sealing his Arsenal move Credit: Getty That supports the verdict of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who believes the Spaniard is skilful enough to be a "No 10". Raya , 27, has even assessed exactly what level he could play at if he didn't stick between the sticks. And if anyone should know, he should. The two-cap star has worked his way up the leagues since a loan spell with fifth-tier Southport in 2014-15. Brentford pouched Raya from Blackburn in 2019. And his outstanding Premier League form helped the Bees finish ninth last season. Ahead of his switch to the Emirates, Raya told Brentford's media team : "In Spain, I could play in the third division as an outfield player." He then explained to Arsenal's website : 'My brother always put me in a goal. With my mates, I always played outfield. "I enjoyed playing further up the pitch and I think that's why I'm comfortable on the ball. BETTING SPECIAL - BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS "Next to my house, there were always young guys playing on the futsal pitch. I always played outfield in those games.' Raya must hope his extra ability with his feet helps him displace England ace Aaron Ramsdale , 25, as Gunners' No1. If it does make the difference, he might want to thank Klopp for his tiny role in bigging up his footwork. After Liverpool's 3-3 Prem draw at the Brentford Community Stadium in September 2021, the German said: "The goalkeeper could wear the number 10 shirt. 'He has sent several incredible balls, exactly what you should do when you play against us." Raya's £3million loan deal includes the option of a £27m permanent move. He signed a new two-year Brentford contract to protect his value just ahead of the move. But Bees' director of football Phil Giles explained){kind=link}
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