Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 29-year-old Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from The Sun, Real Madrid are plotting an ambitious raid on Arsenal for Spanish goalkeeper David Raya from Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
The Spanish internatioanl has been an excellent player for Arsenal since joining the club for £30 million, including the loan fee, and he has been ever-present for them.
It is fair to assume that Arsenal will not want to lose him anytime soon. Real Madrid are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to move to his homeland will certainly be attractive for the Spanish international. However, Real Madrid will struggle to convince Arsenal to sell the player.
Raya is the best goalkeeper at the club, and Arsenal are already lacking in depth in the goalkeeping department. There is no reason why they would sanction his departure. Arsenal are hoping to win major trophies, and they have come close to winning the league title recently.
The Gunners will want to hold on to their best players and build on their current squad so that they can win a major trophy next year. Selling the Spanish international goalkeeper is certainly not on their priority list.
Raya to replace Courtois?
It is no surprise that Real Madrid wants to sign a talented goalkeeper like David Raya. They need a quality long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois, and the Spanish goalkeeper seems like the ideal fit. The Belgian is in the twilight stages of his career, and he will need to be replaced in future.
It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid decides to test Arsenal’s resolve with a lucrative proposal in the summer. Real Madrid certainly have the finances to offer a substantial amount of money for the goalkeeper. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Although it is fair to assume that Arsenal will not sanction his departure at any price, they could be under pressure if the player has his head turned and decides to force an exit.
