Brentford complete £11m Mark Flekken signing as Tottenham eye move for David Raya | OneFootball

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rentford have completed the £11million signing of goalkeeper Mark Flekken, paving the way for the exit of Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United target David Raya.

Flekken, 29, joins on a four-year contract from Freiburg after keeping 13 clean sheets in 34 Bundesliga matches this season.

Brentford have put a £40m price tag on Raya, who has one year left on his contract and is being lined up by Spurs as a potential replacement for Hugo Lloris.

Bees head coach Thomas Frank said: “We’re very happy to have signed Mark.

“He’s a player with a lot of quality who will strengthen our goalkeeper group. He has big experience and joins us after two great seasons with Freiburg, who have just had a top season in the Bundesliga, finishing fifth and qualifying for the Europa League.

“He was a big part of the team there and now he’s coming to us and will hopefully make the group better and the team better. He’s a very good shot-stopper and comfortable with the ball at his feet. His distribution is very impressive.”

Brentford goalkeeper coach Manu Sotelo added: “Mark has been performing at a high level in the Bundesliga, being one of the best keepers there.

“He will fit very well with our style of play. His strengths on the pitch are his quality on the ball, his agility as a shot-stopper, and his space awareness as a sweeper keeper and in defending crosses.

“His personality and leadership qualities are perfect for our culture. We are delighted to have him with us.”