Manchester United are believed to be interested in bringing in Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
According to a report in ESPN, Manchester United are considering a move for Switzerland international Yann Sommer on a free transfer next summer. The 33-year-old has emerged as an unlikely candidate to be the next competitor to David de Gea.
The goalkeeping situation is something which has been a bit confusing for the new manager Erik ten Hag. He chose to rely on David de Gea who had struggled initially to adapt to these new tactics.
The former Ajax gaffer is an avid believer in having a ball-playing keeper in his side which gives the team a certain advantage while building the attack from the back.
De Gea has improved gradually and has worked on his passing and distribution but there have not been any further talks regarding his contract situation. The 32-year-old is in the last six months of his current deal and although the Red Devils have a one-year extension clause inserted, it is suggested the club is yet to reveal its stance on this matter.
Martin Dubravka arrived from Newcastle United on loan but the Slovakian international is unlikely to stay beyond the summer. Dean Henderson was supposed to be de Gea’s deputy this season but the England international was adamant about regular game time and secured a season-long loan move to Nottingham Forest.
United will likely cash in on him as they cannot guarantee him the number-one spot as of now. Sommer’s current contractual situation makes him a perfect fit as the Swiss custodian will be eligible to make contact with foreign clubs from the next month.
United are expected to invest in at least a couple of players so a free transfer would definitely help them to address their required demands. Sommer could be signed in order to push de Gea further and introduce healthy competition within the squad.
United won’t be chasing after him in January and a summer move stands in right for Sommer who could also be able to participate in European competition should the Premier League giants manage a desirable finish.
