THE ATHLETIC
Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
The north London side want to recruit the Spain international to compete alongside current No 1 Aaron Ramsdale for a starting place.
Brentford have yet to receive an offer from Arsenal — or any other team — but are aware of their interest.
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are also pursuing Raya, with their preference being a loan. Brentford would only consider that if he agrees to extend a contract that is due to expire next summer.
The 27-year-old is understood to favour a move to long-term admirers Arsenal, where he would be reunited with former Brentford goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana.
Raya featured in all of Brentford’s 38 matches in the Premier League last season as his side finished with the fifth-best defensive record in the top flight, conceding only 46 goals.
Arsenal’s existing alternative goalkeeper, Matt Turner, is being considered by Nottingham Forest as one of two planned goalkeeping additions.
Although there is distance between the clubs’ valuations of the 29-year-old United States international and no guarantee a move will happen, Arsenal know Forest are looking at Turner and dialogue continues.
