Brentford boss Thomas Frank responds to David Raya Arsenal transfer talk with honest message
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted that Arsenal target David Raya wants to leave the club during the summer transfer window.
The talented goalkeeper is into the final 12 months of his contract at the Community Stadium, with the likes of Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea all previously mooted as potential destinations for the player. However, the Gunners have now emerged as a surprise possible destination.
The Athletic have reported that Mikel Arteta's side are interested in the Spanish international, with the Arsenal boss keen on bringing in a new shot-stopper to compete with current number-one Aaron Ramsdale. Raya was then left out of the Bees' squad for Sunday's pre-season friendly against Aston Villa, further proof that he is likely to leave the west Londoners this summer.
Frank was then asked whether this meant that it is just a matter of time before the 27-year-old completes a move, to which he told NBC Sports, via Metro: «Unfortunately it’s not that easy. I hope [we get an offer], we are waiting to sell. David would like to go.
»That’s fine for us. If a club want to buy [him] they just need to find out the price. So I guess it should be simple, but apparently it’s very difficult."
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Frank has previously admitted that it will take £40million for Brentford to part ways with the former Blackburn star, something the player himself has revealed is a slight worry. Speaking to The Times about his future earlier this year, Raya said: “I will always feel close to [Brentford]. Being part of the promotion to the Premier League is something I will never forget.
«I know there are rumours about me leaving. There are some options
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