Arsenal submit opening bid for Brentford's David Raya
Arsenal have submitted an opening offer for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, 90min understands. Brentford have made it clear all summer that they are prepared to sell Raya, who is in the final year of his contract, for £40m - an asking price which scared off Tottenham before they signed Guglielmo Vicario instead. After expressing an interest in Raya earlier this week, Arsenal have now opened the bidding with an offer which 90min understands is closer to half of Brentford's asking price. An initial £20m has been proposed, with Arsenal also prepared to pay up to £5m in potential add-ons. Brentford are expected to reject the offer as they stand firm on their asking price. Manager Thomas Frank recently insisted £40m is cheap for Raya, pointing to Arsenal's decision to sign another player in the final year of their contract, Declan Rice, for £105m. READ MORE FROM 90MIN'S TALKING TRANSFERS TEAM feed Arsenal are not alone in their pursuit of Raya, with German giants Bayern Mun...