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Peter Schmeichel hits out at Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over decision to sign David Raya on loan from Brentford

Former Manchester United No 1 Peter Schmeichel has accused Mikel Arteta of jeopardising the confidence of his No 1 goalkeeper with the signing of David Raya on loan from Brentford.

Brentford have agreed to let Raya join Arsenal on an initial £3million loan with the option to buy set at £27m.

Despite Aaron Ramsdale's stellar performances between the sticks, it is thought that Mikel Arteta is keen for the England international to have sterner competition.

But Schmeichel is at a loss at the move, with the Dane adamant that it will only bring greater insecurity, rather than greater competition, between the players.