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Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Sunderland have initiated talks in an effort to signal OGC Good goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, who has additionally been talked about to be on Manchester United’s radar.
United might recruit a brand new goalkeeper this summer time amidst uncertainty over the futures of Andre Onana and his deputy, Altay Bayindir.
Each Onana and Bayindir have been unconvincing final season, making quite a few high-profile errors that dearly value United in video games. There’s a rising acceptance that neither is the long-term reply and United could finally must dip into the market to deal with their dilemma between the sticks.
Numerous choices have been mooted, together with Bulka.
A report lined by The Peoples Particular person earlier this month indicated that United have been planning a shock swoop for Bulka, who has been identified as a potential ideal replacement for Onana.
It was subsequently relayed that the Pink Devils had opened talks to attempt to get a deal for Bulka over the road.
The 6ft 6in goal made 40 appearances throughout all competitions for Good final season. He conceded 51 targets whereas preserving eight clear sheets, all of which got here within the league.
Bulka managed a 75% save proportion in Ligue 1 and let in 1.12 targets per 90.
Nonetheless, if United are intent on securing the Poland worldwide, they may have to wait until next summer to finalise the transfer. That is due to UEFA’s guidelines round multi-club possession.
United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe additionally owns French aspect Good, and as a part of the settlement permitting each golf equipment to take part within the Europa League final time period, United and Good have agreed to a short lived freeze on any switch dealings between them.
Now, Romano has indicated that Sunderland wish to take benefit to safe Bulka’s companies.
Romano wrote on X, “EXCL: Sunderland open talks to signal Polish goalkeeper Marcin Bulka as a part of their formidable venture.”
“Bulka has been approached by a number of golf equipment this summer time however Sunderland are actually in energetic talks with OGC Good.”
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL: Sunderland open talks to signal Polish goalkeeper Marcin Bulka as a part of their formidable venture.
Bulka has been approached by deveral golf equipment this summer time however #SAFC are actually in energetic talks with OGC Good. pic.twitter.com/Th0vMKfP1C
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2025
GIVEMESPORT be aware that Bulka will value in extra of £13m this summer time regardless of coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract.
He’s additionally on the radar of AC Milan and Galatasaray.
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