Manchester United are likely to be in the market for a goalkeeper this summer, but Ruben Amorim may target more than one.
Reports ahead of the January transfer window suggested that Ruben Amorim wanted to sign two goalkeepers at Manchester United.
Fast forward a few months, and you can understand why Amorim took that stance.
Andre Onana was left out against Newcastle United as United’s first-choice stopper attempts to recharge and find some form.
Altay Bayindir came in but didn’t exactly shine against Newcastle, whilst Tom Heaton is expected to leave United this summer.
Add in that Onana has interest from Saudi Arabia, and United may end up needing two or even three goalkeepers.
Photo by Robin Jones/Getty ImagesManchester United linked with Aaron Ramsdale move
Heaton’s exit means United may be keen to add another homegrown goalkeeper this summer.
United have been linked with Freddie Woodman ahead of his Preston North End contract expiring this summer.
The Sun now report that United are interested in signing Aaron Ramsdale at the end of the season.
Ramsdale has suffered relegation with Southampton and may not fancy playing Championship football next season.
The Saints paid £25million to sign Ramsdale last summer, as noted by BBC Sport, luring the England international away from Arsenal.
Ramsdale, described as ‘brave’ by Russell Martin in the Daily Echo, is wanted by West Ham United, with the stopper already attracting Premier League interest.
United now appear to be lurking in the race for Ramsdale, in a move which may not exactly excite United fans.
Aaron Ramsdale move would split opinion
If Ramsdale is being eyed up as a first-choice goalkeeper to replace Onana, we just can’t get on board.
Ramsdale has now suffered three Premier League relegations with Bournemouth, Sheffield United and Southampton, and Arsenal were happy to let him go after signing David Raya.
The 26-year-old has yet to prove that he can be a truly top-level goalkeeper and going from Onana to Ramsdale would feel like a sideways move – or even a backward step.
United may view Ramsdale as competition for places in goal, especially given his homegrown status.
Yet that would surely cost decent money, with Southampton no doubt expecting their £25million back from last summer.
United have so many positions to improve this summer, so spending £25million on a goalkeeper who wouldn’t immediately be first choice would raise eyebrows.
We just aren’t sure Ramsdale is the right man for United unless a cheap deal can be struck, with other areas requiring significant investment.