Manchester United’s pursuit of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya has received a significant boost thanks to recent developments in the transfer market.
Brentford wasted no time in securing their first summer signing by acquiring goalkeeper Mark Flekken from Bundesliga side Freiburg for a fee of £11 million. This move strongly suggests that Flekken is being brought in as a direct replacement for Raya, who is widely expected to depart Brentford during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Raya has earned a reputation as a top-tier goalkeeper in the Premier League, attracting interest from several high-profile clubs. A notable club is Manchester United, managed by Erik ten Hag, who are eager to add a new goalkeeper to provide competition for, or potentially replace, David de Gea.
Raya’s outstanding qualities, particularly his exceptional distribution skills, have garnered praise, an area where De Gea has faced considerable criticism. This has resulted in Raya being promoted above De Gea in the Spanish national team.
Also Manchester United await news from their owners while preparing for the FA Cup final against Manchester City. The transfer window opens soon, and proper investment is crucial to close the gap to rivals. However, the Glazer family’s indecision leaves the team and fans uncertain.