David Raya sees Brentford future in balance as Chelsea and Tottenham seek cut-price transfer

In demand: Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United all all vying for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya

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One of the quirks of Brentford’s impressive first 18 months in the Premier League has been the ease with which they appear to have resisted the big-spending vultures.

From Rico Henry at left-back, Christian Norgaard in midfield, through to talismanic top-scorer Ivan Toney, Thomas Frank’s squad includes several players who are among the division’s most consistent performers, players who would markedly improve many of their rivals with greater resource.