Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly hoping to sign 27-year-old Spanish international David Raya from Brentford this month.
According to a report from Fichajes, Tottenham are hoping to complete two more signings after securing the services of Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal earlier this week. The report claims that Sporting CP defender Pedro Porro and Brentford goalkeeper David Raya are on Antonio Conte’s transfer wish list for the month of January.
The 27-year-old Spanish international has established himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the Premier League and could prove to be a quality long-term addition to Tottenham. So the interest in Raya makes sense.
Conte needs to improve his squad this month in order to secure a top-four finish and qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Bringing in a quality goalkeeper should be a top priority for them.
Club legend Hugo Lloris is not the same player he used to be, and the 36-year-old has regressed massively. The French international has delivered a number of error-prone performances this season, and Tottenham have dropped valuable points as a result of that.
Conte cannot afford to start the Frenchman on a regular basis anymore. It remains to be seen whether he can bring in a replacement before the January transfer window closes.
Raya has been a key player for Brentford this season, and losing him would be a damaging blow for them. However, they could be powerless to stop him from leaving if the player decides to push for a move. The Spaniard has a contract with Brentford until the summer of 2024, and the Bees have not been able to agree on a contract extension with him so far.
The opportunity to join a club like Tottenham would be a step up in his career, and the 27-year-old Spanish international is likely to be tempted if the London club comes calling with a lucrative offer.
Apparently, Tottenham are willing to pay a substantial amount of money to sign the player this month, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Apart from Raya, Tottenham hoping to complete a deal for the Sporting CP defender Pedro Porro. He impressed against the London club in the Champions League earlier this season.
