Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya says team-mate Ezri Konsa has provided "incredible" performances since his £50m move from Aston Villa in the summer.

Konsa has played every minutes of the Gunners' past five Premier League games, keeping two clean sheets alongside his goalkeeper.

"His maturity and the leadership he brings is fantastic," Raya said of Konsa during the pre-match news conference for Wednesday's Champions League visit to Bayern Munich.

"He is a leader in the back four and he demands a lot from everybody. His performances that he has put in since he has come have been incredible. He has found his feet so so quickly - that is credit to everyone and credit to him for adapting so well.

"He was from Brentford but I never got to play with him. When he moved to Aston Villa he was a really good player and has been a little bit underrated. Now he is with us we are so happy to have him in the defensive line, and hopefully for many years."

Raya's impressive performances over the past year - playing a key role as Arsenal won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final - have led to him being nominated for the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony

"I am delighted to hear what people think," the Spain international added when asked about some viewing him as the vest goalkeeper in the world.

"I've done a remarkable season and picked up where I left off, and just tried to do the best for myself and for the team to try to win matches.

"I am nominated and hopefully I'm in the conversation for winning. That's on Monday - we are focused on tomorrow. But, I am delighted with the comments and everything."