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title: "Chelsea: Blues ‘ready’ for David Raya transfer battle"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2023-01-19T12:05:36Z"
modified: "2023-01-19T12:05:36Z"
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# Chelsea: Blues ‘ready’ for David Raya transfer battle

**[Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) are ‘ready’ for a summer transfer battle to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Raya in demand…

The Spaniard has been a man in demand over the last few weeks, according to reports, as he enters the final 18 months of his contract with the Bees.

[Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) rivals Tottenham have been [credited](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/08/tottenham-transfer-news-brentfords-david-raya-hugo-lloris-successor/) with a serious interest in Raya as they eye possible replacements for long-standing number one Hugo Lloris.

The in-form goalkeeper, as a result of his contract situation, could be available later this year as manager Graham Potter allegedly seeks to bolster his goalkeeping options.

Edouard Mendy’s future at Chelsea is reportedly [uncertain](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/18/david-raya-transfer-manchester-united-chelsea-test-spurs-pulling/) after he lost his place to Kepa Arrizabalaga.

A new [report](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/18/david-raya-transfer-manchester-united-chelsea-test-spurs-pulling/) has now suggested that Raya could be at the centre of a tug-of-war in England as journalist Sam Dean of The Telegraph name-checks Chelsea.

### The Latest: Chelsea eye summer move…

According to the reporter, writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SamJDean/status/1615720023049347072) and in an [article,](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/18/david-raya-transfer-manchester-united-chelsea-test-spurs-pulling/) the 27-year-old has admirers at both Stamford Bridge and Man United.

Dean claims Chelsea and Boehly are ‘[ready to rival’](https://twitter.com/SamJDean/status/1615720023049347072) Spurs for Raya in the summer and Spain’s international is expected to cost around £15-£20 million.

### The Verdict: Good candidate?

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has raved over the shot-stopper, who was also[called up to Spain’s squad](https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/news/article/david-raya-in-spain-squad-2022-fifa-world-cup) for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Raya’s distribution earned the plaudits of Klopp, who joked the shot-stopper should have a[number 10](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brentfords-goalkeeper-david-raya-could-wear-the-no-10-shirt-says-juergen-klopp-after-liverpool-draw-tbzqfflvr) on his back as a result of his pin-point passing.

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi also called the player ‘[incredible’](https://twitter.com/jaydmharris/status/1581036179914268672) for his saving capabilities with Raya having no shortage of admiration from top flight managers.

As per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/189/Show/England-Brentford), the Brentford mainstay ranks as their fourth-highest rated player in the top flight with no Bees player featuring over more minutes.

Indeed, going by the numbers and his reputation, Raya could be a brilliant candidate to succeed Mendy if the player does end up leaving.