Brentford verify Raya ‘open secret’ as Bayern prepared bid for goalkeeper
The 27-year-old is valued at £40million as Thomas Tuchel’s facet search a brand new primary after Manuel Neuer broke his leg whereas snowboarding in December.
Raya refuses to signal a brand new deal as he seems to maneuver to a much bigger membership than the Bees. He final month noticed Tottenham stroll away from negotiations with Brentford because of the asking worth.
”He is a Brentford participant as far as I do know,” Frank informed reporters on Saturday. “It is an open secret we want to sell him for the right amount.
“He has been training hard, a good professional. He has been a top I can’t praise him enough. Incredibly good in terms of being a top pro, training well and really, really good and positive.
“I think it’s natural that he would like to leave if it’s a good opportunity for him. We all think it’s a good idea at the right price.
“That means probably means it is probably going towards that and we are focusing on the other keepers we have. It is a good dialogue and everything is in a fine place.”
Asked if Bayern are keen to match the worth tag, he added: “I’m never going into that. That’s Phil’s [Giles] and Matthew’s [Benham] job.”
Asked whether or not Raya will face Aston Villa within the upcoming Premier League Series on the FedExField, he stated: “Maybe, it is a no.”
Frank additionally praised his facet’s first pre-season tour of the United States, including: “It has been a great tournament, great games in fantastic venues in front of the American fans.
“Some great experiences for all the staff and players to give memories and gives a bit of an extra bond.”