Man Utd’s next signing ‘to be tabled today’ with new bid for Newcastle star

Erik ten Hag could be set to bolster his Manchester United squad with another new face before Thursday’s transfer deadline.

The Dutchman has already signed four first team players this summer, while also agreeing a £85m move for Antony.

Now the United boss has ‘set his sights’ on a second-choice goalkeeper at Old Trafford, with Newcastle United’s Martin Dubravka the rumoured target.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils are ‘pushing’ to sign the Slovakian shot-stopper before Thursday’s deadline.

“Manchester United are now pushing to make Martin Dubravka their next signing: Newcastle expected to answer today after [an] official loan bid submitted with £5m buy option included,” Romano tweeted.

“Dubravka [has] agreed personal terms - he has asked [the] NUFC board to leave as he dreams of [playing for] Man Utd.”

If signed, Dubravka would provide cover and competition for David De Gea, while Tom Heaton would become third-choice goalkeeper.

The Slovakian is yet to feature for the Magpies this season after the arrival of Nick Pope at St James’ Park, but has experience of playing in the Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League and Champions League.

Dubravka’s arrival would likely allow Under-23 shot-stoppers Matej Kovar and Nathan Bishop to seal loan moves away from the club.

Dean Henderson, who was second-choice to De Gea last season, left the Red Devils to join Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan in July, and has since impressed.

The Englishman failed to feature for the club in the Premier League last campaign and only made three appearances in all competitions.

United have until 11pm on Thursday to sign new players to their squad, though Ten Hag will also be focused on their clash with Leicester City the same day.