Arsenal linked with surprise move for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya

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Arsenal have emerged as prime contenders for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya's signature, according to reports. </p>

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Raya has one year left on his contract and Brentford are keen to cash in on the 27-year-old now as opposed to risking losing him on a free transfer at the end of the season. </p>

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The Spanish shot-stopper has made clear his desire to leave the club and Brentford are willing to let him leave with a £40m price tag on his head. </p>

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"I think it's natural that he would like to leave if it's a good opportunity for him," the manager, Thomas Frank, said of Raya. "We all think it's a good idea at the right price." </p>

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The Bees have already made a plan to fill the void with the signing of highly-rated German gloveman Mark Flekken from Freiburg and are not keen on Raya joining Bayern on loan as they would rather sell him for a sizeable profit. </p>

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Arsenal's current number two Matt Turner is being linked with a move to Nottingham Forest in search of regular first-team football and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly eager for Raya to contest for the number one jersey with Aaron Ramsdale. </p>

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