Sources: Tottenham in talks to sign David Raya for cut-price fee
Tottenham are determined to land Brentford goalkeeper David Raya for a cut-price fee this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed on Friday (16 June) that Spurs have agreed personal terms with the 27-year-old shot-stopper.
Sources also told Football Insider on Friday that Man United are ready to hijack Tottenham’s move for Raya amid doubts over the future of David de Gea.
However, both sides are unwilling to meet Brentford’s £40million valuation for the Spain international.
Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is another option admired by Man United.
Raya, whose contract expires in June 2024, earns a reported wage of just £25,000-a-week – a low package by Premier League standards.
A well-placed source has revealed both interested clubs are engaging in a level of “brinkmanship” as they negotiate for the Brentford star.
It is believed both sides know the Bees will not risk losing out on an eight-figure payday to potentially lose Raya for free in around 12 months’ time.
Brentford have also already secured the signing of a new goalkeeper – with Freiburg shot-stopper Mark Flekken joining for a reported £11million last month.
Raya made 39 appearances across all competitions in the 2022-23 campaign – conceding 47 goals and keeping 12 clean sheets.
The Barcelona-born star is capped twice for Spain and has racked up 62 total appearances in the Premier League.
Tottenham will be without European football in the 2023-24 campaign – while transfer rivals Man United will return to the Champions League.
Hugo Lloris has admitted he wants to leave the Londoners in the summer window after 11 years at the club without a trophy.
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