Amorim is interested in signing a 22-year-old to replace the ‘unsettled’ £47m.
Manchester United’s star playerAccording to the Daily Star, Manchester United is currently in pursuit of a new Old Trafford shot-stopper and is considering Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
The 22-year-old has been designated as the preferred candidate to succeed Andre Onana, who is reportedly becoming increasingly dissatisfied following a string of underwhelming performances under Ruben Amorim.
A transaction is more likely to occur next summer, as Verbruggen, who has over three years remaining on his contract at Brighton, would cost approximately £30 million.
The Dutch shot-stopper, who has been a consistent figure for the Seagulls this season, has made 16 appearances in the Premier League and maintained three clean sheets, while also conceding 25 goals.
He has been described as “unbelievable.” Verbruggen joined Brighton in July 2023 and shared goalkeeping responsibilities with Jed Steele during his first season at the Amex. However, he has established himself as the primary option under Fabian Hurzeler this season.
In 2023, Onana was signed as David De Gea’s long-term successor for a fee of £47 million. However, he has since been subjected to significant criticism and has endured a tumultuous 18 months at Old Trafford.
On Boxing Day, the Cameroonian shot-stopper was criticized for his “incompetence” in goal at Molineux after conceding a goal directly from a corner kick in United’s 2-0 loss to Wolves.
The Premier League has seen Onana go five games without a clean sheet, and United have only won once during this period.
The Red Devils will encounter Newcastle at home in their final game of 2024, followed by their initial test of the new year against the league leaders, Liverpool, at an away venue.
In 2025, United may be compelled to enter the goalkeeper market due to allegations that Altay Bayindir, Onana’s deputy, is dissatisfied with his playing time at Old Trafford.
The Turkish goalkeeper, who joined from Fenerbahce 18 months ago, has only appeared in four matches and is reportedly contemplating a departure next summer. He has only been utilized in cup competitions thus far.
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