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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already talked up David Raya as Arsenal look to sign the Brentford keeper.
On Sunday it emerged Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign the Spanish international, with Mikel Arteta eager to recruit a goalkeeper to compete alongside current No.1 Aaron Ramsdale for a starting place.
While Brentford are reportedly yet to receive an offer from any team for the striker, they are aware of the Gunners’ interest.
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Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are also pursuing Raya, though they would prefer a loan deal - a stipulation Brentford would only agree to should the 27-year-old extend his contract, which is due to expire next summer.
However, the Athletic claim Raya favours a move to Arsenal, where he would reunite with former Bees goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana.
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Raya has been admired by members of the Premier League’s big six for years, with Arsenal having even tried to sign the shot-stopper three summers ago.
Indeed, his performance with his feet in Brentford’s 3-3 draw against Liverpool in September 2021, saw him receive praise from Klopp.
The German said, at the time (via the Boot Room): “The goalkeeper could have the shirt with the number 10. He played a few incredible balls but it was the right thing to do against us.”
The Spaniard is one of the division’s best ball-playing keepers, having spent hours playing futsal with his older brother on a pitch next to their house growing up.
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However, he is a decent shot-stopper too. Raya featured in all of Brentford’s in the Premier League last term as his side finished with the fifth-best defensive record in the division, conceding just 46 goals.
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