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Arsenal scrap plan to sign Brentford keeper David Raya after the club's promotion to the Premier League eliminates £10m release clause

Arsenal have been forced to scrap plans to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya following the events of the Championship play-off final.

The Gunners have had their eyes on the stopper for most of the season, the player having been recommended by goalkeeping coach Inaki Ryan.

Raya had a £10million release clause in his contract in the event of Brentford failing to secure promotion this year, something Arsenal had been well aware of.

Arsenal have been forced to scrap plans to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya

However, the Bees did manage to secure their place in next season's Premier League, courtesy of a 2-0 win over Swansea in Saturday's final at Wembley.