Man Utd showing ‘interest’ in goalkeeping pair amid price tag reveal

Manchester United will be in the hunt for another goalkeeper this summer with David de Gea’s long-term future uncertain. They will also have a vacancy to fill with Jack Butland’s loan spell from Crystal Palace due to end.

Erik ten Hag’s side are currently sat in 4th place in the Premier League table. Here is a look at the latest news regarding their pursuit of a new stopper...

Belgian ace eyed

United are reportedly ‘interested’ in a summer swoop for Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, as per a report by the Manchester Evening News. The 20-year-old is being tipped for a bright future in the game and could be seen as an ideal long-term option between the sticks. He has made 17 league appearances for his current club this term and they may face a battle to keep hold of him amid interest from elsewhere.

World Cup winner on radar

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez is another who is said to be on the Red Devils’ radar ahead of the next transfer window. He helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar earlier this winter and has established himself as the number one at Villa Park over recent campaigns. According to reporter Gaston Edul on Twitter, Ten Hag’s side are showing ‘interest’ in him along with rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Premier League option latest

United have alos been linked with Brentford’s David Raya, who has played in the north before with Blackburn Rovers. As per Sky Sports, the Bees value him at around the £40million mark which suggests they won’t let him leave the Gtech Community Stadium on the cheap, despite his deal with the London outfit running out in June 2024. Thomas Frank is looking at alternative options right now such as Mark Flekken and Alban Lafont.