Arsenal makes their first bid to Brentford for David Raya
- Arsenal makes an offer to Brentford for David Raya
- Brenford are not ready to release David Raya for anything less than £40m
- German club such as Bayern Munich are also interested in David Raya
Brentford goalkeeper David Raya who is in his final year of his contract at the club is ready to leave the club despite the club making it clear all through the summer that they are ready to sell Raya for an asking price of £40m which scared other clubs such as Tottenham from signing David Raya.
Why Arsenal are interested in David Raya from Brentford
Following their recent expression of interest in Raya, Arsenal has taken the next step by initiating the bidding process. Reliable sources indicate that Arsenal’s initial offer is significantly lower than Brentford’s requested amount.
The initial proposal set forth by Arsenal amounts to £20 million, accompanied by a willingness to include an additional sum of up to £5 million through potential add-ons.
However, it is anticipated that Brentford will decline this offer, maintaining their resolute stance on the original asking price. Manager Thomas Frank has reaffirmed this stance, asserting that £40 million represents a reasonable valuation for Raya. He drew attention to Arsenal’s prior acquisition of Declan Rice, a player in the final year of his contract, for a substantial £105 million, suggesting that the proposed amount for Raya is comparatively modest.
Bayern Munich shows interest in David Raya also
Both Arsenal and Bayern Munich have set their sights on Raya as they look to bolster their goalkeeping options. The German powerhouse, Bayern Munich, is particularly interested in acquiring Raya to fill the void left by Yann Sommer’s anticipated move to Inter.
Yann Sommer had been providing backup for the injured Manuel Neuer, who suffered a leg injury after the World Cup. Sommer is now expected to depart during the upcoming summer transfer window. In response, Bayern Munich is actively pursuing Raya as a potential replacement. However, negotiations with Brentford have hit a roadblock due to the club’s challenging asking price.
Raya himself expressed concerns earlier in the summer that Brentford’s demand of £40 million might hinder his chances of securing a transfer. Despite this, the 27-year-old goalkeeper has committed to respecting the decision of his current club. He remains dedicated to his responsibilities and is prepared to continue performing admirably, even if a transfer is not granted.
Meanwhile, Brentford has proactively addressed the situation by securing the services of Dutch international Mark Flekken from Freiburg. The club has already made preparations to fill the potential gap left by Raya’s departure.
Why David Raya will be a good signing for Arsenal
In the English Premier League season 2022/23, David Raya played 35 matches. David Raya averaged 38 passes per match with a pass completion rate of 61%, and had 0 assists, which makes him a better leg goalkeeper than Aaron Ramsdale who has In the English Premier League season 2022/23, Aaron Ramsdale played 35 matches with averaged 24 passes per match with a pass completion rate of 63%, and had 0 assists. Aaron Ramsdale received 1 yellow card and 0 red cards.
