Manchester United remain in the race to sign David Raya this summer, though Tottenham are frontrunners to sign theBrentfordgoalkeeper.
Raya has been linked with several leading clubs after turning down the offer of a new contract atBrentford, with the goalkeeper’s Ԁєɑł set to expire next summer.
Brentford have set an asking price of £40mfor the Spain international despite the risk of losing Raya on a free transfer next summer, a figure thatSpursare reluctant to meet.
The north Londoners are keen to secure a new goalkeeper and have made Raya their focus, with ɾєρօɾτs that the club have agreed personal terms with the 27-year-old ahead of a potential move.
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However, theTelegraphare ɾєρօɾτing that ‘there is no expectation that a Ԁєɑł will be agreed imminently’. The delay could allowManchester Unitedback into the race for Raya, with the Red Devils remaining interested in Ԁєɑł.
Erik ten Hag wants to sign a goalkeeper despite the expectation that David de Gea will sign a new Ԁєɑł. The Spaniard has been criticised for his distribution this season and there are ‘no guarantees’ that he will remain first-choice atManchester Unitednext season.
United are prioritising additions at centre-forward and in midfield, but the club’s interest in Raya has ‘not faded’ with the goalkeeper’s comfortability in possession admired.
Raya also led the Premier League for saves and save percentage in 2022/23, while he ranked in the 93rd percentile or higher among goalkeepers in Europe’s top five leagues for both touches and crosses stopped per 90 minutes.
Brentford have already secured a replacement for Raya after the Bees completed the signing of Mark Flekken from Freiburg for £11 million.
