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Manchester United target David Raya has added fuel to speculation that he will leave Brentford in the summer.
The Spanish goalkeeper has been linked with a move to Old Trafford to replace David de Gea, whose contract is due to expire in the summer.
And speaking to The Athletic, Raya suggested he would move on, while also revealing that he turned down offers from Brentford to stay.
“I turned down two contracts, one last year and one this January,” Raya said. “They were not the offers we were looking for. I can only say that.
“I want to concentrate on playing and not think too much about my future. I have a contract here, so I’m willing to finish it, but you never know what’s going to happen in the summer.
“Maybe the club wants to sell, maybe not. Maybe I want to stay. I want to focus on football and see what happens.”
United are expected to offer De Gea a new contract on reduced terms, but if he does not sign, there will be no veteran goalkeepers left at the club, as Tom Heaton’s contract also expires while Jack Butland’s loan comes to an end.
Dean Henderson is due to return from his loan at Nottingham Forest, with his attitude towards Manchester United it looks like he will carry on, perhaps permanently.
Even if De Gea stays, the Red Devils will need to bring in a goaltender and since they were targeting the likes of Yann Sommer and Kevin Trapp, Erik ten Hag is likely to push for a quality player to provide a real challenge for the No. 1 starter. one.
And David Raya would not only fit into that category, but is also much more in line with Ten Hag’s preferred goalkeeper profile.
The 27-year-old is good on his feet, comfortable sweeping and strong at claiming crosses. Essentially, good at everything De Gea is bad at.
With only one year left on his contract come summer, Raya may be available for a relatively modest fee.
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