Chelsea, Man United and Spurs among those interested in Premier League ‘keeper

Manchester United returned to winning ways on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road. 

The Red Devils were held to a 2-2 draw by The Whites at Old Trafford on Wednesday, but late goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho ensured that they left Yorkshire with all three points on Sunday.

The result means United stay third in the Premier League table, although they do now sit just two points behind rivals and reigning champions Manchester City, in second.

United must now turn their attention to their European exploits, as they face La Liga giants Barcelona in the Europa League play-off first leg on Thursday.

In the meantime, the club are said to be interested in a Premier League goalkeeper.

According to Football London, United are one of a number of Premier League sides keeping tabs on Brentford’s David Raya.

The report claims that United, along with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, are interested in the 27-year-old, who has been in sensational form for The Bees of late.

The Spanish ‘keeper joined Brentford from Blackburn Rovers in 2019 and played a crucial role as The Bees reached the Premier League for the first time in 2021.

Raya is attracting interest from top Premier League sides

He has since been crucial to their success, making more than 45 top flight appearances.

This term, the Spaniard has kept eight clean sheets in 22 league games to help push The Bees up the table.

It is, however, claimed that Raya will refuse to extend his stay with Brentford beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of next season.

The goalkeeper is said to have rejected two offers so far, and has made no secret of his desire to play European football.

United are likely on the lookout for a goalkeeper as a potential successor to David de Gea, who is set to be out of contract at the end of the current season.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have failed to resolve their goalkeeping issues over the past few seasons, with both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy failing to maintain a regular starting spot.

Spurs’ need for a ‘keeper stems from the fact that Hugo Lloris is in the final 18 months of his contract in north London.