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ARSENAL have reportedly made an opening offer to sign David Raya.
The Brentford goalkeeper is expected to leave the Gtech Community Stadium this summer after refusing two deals to stay at the club.
GettyBrentford boss Thomas Frank has been clear on the position that the club will not sell him cheaply, despite already signing Mark Flekken as his replacement.
However, the Gunners have now made their move to sign the Spaniard by offering £20million plus £3m in add-ons. according to Fabrizio Romano.
He claims that Raya has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners and has told the Bees that he wants the move.
The bid is almost half the £40m that Frank had claimed that the club would be looking for to sell him.
But with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the Bees could be tempted into accepting a lower offer rather than risk losing him from free.
The keeper has impressed under Frank, helping them gain promotion from the Championship in 2021.
He has become one of the best stoppers in the Premier League, keeping 12 clean sheets last term.
Raya has also been attracting interest from Bayern Munich.
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Earlier in the transfer window, he was also linked with moves to Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham.
Frank recently addressed his potential departure, saying: “Like everything, it is a negotiation. I would love to get £40m. That’s what he’s worth.
“What did Declan Rice go for? One year left on his contract and £105million. Is that the price? Is that fair?
“And Harry Kane at Tottenham, you’re talking one year left and £150m.
“Raya is at his best age. But, anyway, it is a good thing I am not negotiating.
“That is for director of football Phil Giles, owner Matthew Benham and Arsenal. I just take care of the coaching.”
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