Tottenham are said to be in a good position to sign the Spaniard as they search for a replacement for Harry kane.
Raya have agreed personal terms with the north London club, but Spurs have so far been unwilling to meet Brentford’s £40m asking price, a development that opens the door for United get a goalscorer.
The Telegraph reports that the Manchester club are still interested in bringing Raya to Old Trafford and although Erik ten Hag appears to be prioritizing signing a striker and midfielder, he is also keen to recruit a new goalkeeper before the new season begins.
season.
United’s interest comes amid continued uncertainty over David de Gea, whose contract expires at the end of the month.
He is said to have verbally agreed to a new deal with reduced terms to extend his stay at United, but ‘tempting offers’ from Saudi Arabia could still close some role.
United are also interested in signing Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, with former captain Gary Neville insisting signing a new goalkeeper should be considered as urgent as signing a new one.
striker this summer.
You have to start with a central striker and a goalkeeper,” Neville told Metro.co.uk.
‘If you don’t have those two positions fixed in a football team, you’re going to get a lot of trouble.
difficulties “Manchester United is facing many difficulties, especially in attack, but the time has come for them to get a top goalkeeper This National Cup final [against Man City] says it all.
” I don’t want to say too much but the second goal should not have gone in.
‘The truth is that David de Gea has had a great career at Manchester United, he’s a great goalkeeper ‘ But now it’s time for him to be tested and recruited admire someone to become that.
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