Bayern Munich Eyes Brentford’s Star Amidst Goalkeeper Search

In what appears to be a significant development in the transfer market, Bayern Munich has reportedly engaged in preliminary talks with Brentford FC over the potential signing of Spanish goalkeeper David Raya. The 27-year-old shot-stopper has emerged as a top contender to fill the German giants’ goalkeeping void, as per renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Understand Bayern have started talks to explore David Raya deal. He’s one of the options in the list as new GK 🚨🔴🇪🇸

Brentford always wanted around £40m fee for Raya, not an easy deal — Bayern are showing interest.

Sommer remains Inter priority as new GK; not Dibu Martínez. pic.twitter.com/UOyhlJwUYc

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 25, 2023

The Premier League outfit, Brentford, is said to have set a price tag of around £40 million for their star goalkeeper. This valuation, however, has proven to be a stumbling block in negotiations and previously deterred Tottenham Hotspur from pursuing Raya’s signature.

Interestingly, Tottenham had initially identified Raya as their primary target for the goalkeeping position. The North London club even managed to agree on personal terms with the Spaniard. Yet, the substantial transfer fee eventually led them to secure the services of Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli instead.

Bayern Munich, known for their formidable squad and storied success, has been exploring various options to bolster their goalkeeping department. While Manuel Neuer remains the undisputed number one between the posts, Raya is viewed as a promising successor to the legendary German shot-stopper, should Neuer depart when his contract expires next summer.