Real Madrid Plans Premier League Goalkeeper Raid for Courtois Successors

Real Madrid is actively seeking a long-term successor to their aging goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, with multiple Premier League goalkeepers emerging as potential targets. Brighton's Bart Verbruggen is reportedly the primary candidate, though he would initially serve as a backup to Courtois, which may complicate the move given his established status at Brighton. Brighton is preparing for the possibility of his departure by tracking Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher and Burnley's James Trafford as potential replacements. Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper David Raya is also on Real Madrid's radar, but securing him would be more challenging due to his key role at Arsenal and the length of his current contract. Arsenal, keen on retaining their top players to compete for major trophies, is unlikely to sell Raya easily, especially given their lack of depth in goalkeeping. While Real Madrid has the financial means to make lucrative offers, Arsenal's reluctance and Raya's own preferences could influence whether a transfer occurs.