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title: "Manchester United: Red Devils interested in David Raya"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2023-01-19T07:15:10Z"
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# Manchester United: Red Devils interested in David Raya

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) are interested in possibly bringing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, according to [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/18/david-raya-transfer-manchester-united-chelsea-test-spurs-pulling/).**

### The Lowdown: Butland in…

The Red Devils have already bolstered their goalkeeping ranks this month by bringing in [Jack Butland](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-complete-loan-signing-of-jack-butland-from-crystal-palace) on loan from Crystal Palace.

United chiefs brought the Englishman to Old Trafford after Martin Dubravka was recalled by Newcastle United, with Butland to provide competition to David de Gea alongside Tom Heaton. However, it looks as if another ‘keeper addition could soon be on the cards in Spain international Raya.

### The Latest: United keen on Raya

[The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/18/david-raya-transfer-manchester-united-chelsea-test-spurs-pulling/) shared a story on Wednesday, claiming that Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Raya.

The report states that those two clubs are ready to rival fellow top-flight rivals Tottenham in the race for Raya’s services as he enters the final 18 months of his Brentford deal.

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### The Verdict: Makes sense

You can see why United are on the search for another potential addition in goal, with De Gea and Heaton both out of [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/kader/verein/985) at the end of the season.

Raya has gone from strength to strength with the Bees and appears to be at the top of his game with a career-high €22m [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/david-raya/profil/spieler/262749) valuation.

He has been one of Brentford’s top performers this season, as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/189/Show/England-Brentford), and has made more saves than any other goalkeeper so far this season ([81](https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/players/saves)).

Therefore, you could say that United may be targeting a player at the peak of his powers, however, they could face competition from two of the so-called big six for his signature.