Brentford ‘to REJECT Arsenal’s £23m transfer bid for David Raya as Bees name their price’

BRENTFORD are expected to reject Arsenal’s opening bid for David Raya, according to reports.

The Gunners tabled an offer worth £20million plus £3m in add-ons for the goalkeeper on Thursday.

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However, The Athletic claim that it fell just below Brentford‘s asking price.

And the Bees are subsequently set to turn the proposal down.

Raya – who has agreed personal terms with Arsenal – has informed Brentford that he wants to swap West London for North London.

Both clubs are set to continue negotiations in a bid to reach a formal agreement.

Mikel Arteta wants the 27-year-old to provide competition for first-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

However, the deal could be reliant on the potential departure of Matt Turner.

Nottingham Forest submitted a bid for the USA international on Friday, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

The Reds want to sign him and Manchester United’s Dean Henderson before the transfer window closes.

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Arsenal have already introduced three new additions this summer.

Kai Havertz joined the club in a £65m transfer from Chelsea at the end of June.

The Gunners then sealed a £40m deal with Ajax for Jurrien Timber last month.

And Declan Rice became Arsenal’s record signing when he completed a £105m move from West Ham.

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