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Manchester United are anticipated to pursue the signing of a high goalkeeper earlier than switch deadline day.
The performances of Andre Onana and Altay Bayındır final season have left Ruben Amorim with little selection however to contemplate upgrading his goalkeeping division.
Whereas hopes of United signing a brand new ‘keeper had begun to fade, Fabrizio Romano provided some reassurance final weekend.
The European switch guru revealed that, along with a striker signing, plans had been in place for INEOS to herald each a midfielder and a shot-stopper.
Naturally, a number of goalkeepers have been linked with a transfer to Previous Trafford. However Romano has additionally highlighted one title United could must cross off their switch want checklist.
John Victor to Man United is off; solely a last-minute hijack might save the deal
Romano reveals West Ham have reached a “verbal settlement” to signal John Victor from Botafogo – a participant United had been strongly linked to.
🚨⚒️ EXCL: West Ham attain verbal settlement to signal John as new goalkeeper from Botafogo.
€10m bundle virtually agreed with ultimate particulars being sorted, John agreed phrases and the deal is sort of sealed.
Paperwork being checked… after which, right here we go. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/8r1LGWb0yc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2025
Tweet: “EXCL: West Ham attain verbal settlement to signal John as new goalkeeper from Botafogo. €10m bundle virtually agreed with ultimate particulars being sorted, John agreed phrases and the deal is sort of sealed. Paperwork being checked… after which, right here we go.”
INEOS hijack hinted at
The Peoples Person relayed stories of a possible United hijack of this West Ham United Botafogo raid.
It was claimed United had been quietly monitoring the Victor scenario behind the scenes, and had been ready to match the participant’s launch clause if triggered.
Nevertheless, with no motion from United, whereas West Ham have been actively submitting bids and reached a verbal settlement, the writing seems to be on the wall.
Sure, United are eager on a goalkeeper, however they could have had reservations in regards to the 6ft 5in 2024 Copa Libertadores winner.
Maybe the 29-year-old’s Membership World Cup heroics towards Paris Saint-Germain weren’t sufficient to persuade them to make a proper bid. Both method, United proceed to be linked with a few of Europe’s best keepers.
PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly on their radar. Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens can also be broadly reported to be into account.
Both signing would symbolize a stable addition, offering preferrred competitors for Onana between the sticks.
Featured picture Buda Mendes by way of Getty Photographs
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