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Mikel Arteta reportedly wanted to sign David Raya as early as 2021 with the Spanish goalkeeper becoming Arsenal’s newest hero this week. The 27-year-old on-loan Brentford star saved two penalties and kept a clean sheet against FC Porto as Raya helped Arsenal book their ticket in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years. It was a defining moment for Raya, who has now finally won the trust and support of Arsenal fans after a rocky start with the north London side having replaced fan favourite Aaron Ramsdale this season. Mikel Arteta ‘wanted’ David Raya at Arsenal b…

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