Manchester United are reportedly considering a surprise move for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, a target for Liverpool.
According to a report from the Daily Mirror, Manchester United could look to hijack Liverpool’s move for Giorgi Mamardashvili this summer, especially if they can sell Jadon Sancho quickly.
The England international winger is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, and Manchester United need him to leave so that they can raise funds for new signings. They have been very active in the transfer market, bringing in players like Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, and Leny Yoro.
Manchester United cannot afford to keep spending without bringing in some income, and the departure of Sancho could be crucial when it comes to signing other players.
Manchester United tracking Mamardashvili
The 23-year-old Liga goalkeeper has been on Manchester United’s radar for a while, and the player is reportedly open to joining them as well. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can beat Liverpool to the signature of Giorgi Mamardashvili.
The £34 million asking price is affordable for both clubs, and the 23-year-old would be a quality long term acquisition as well. He could compete with Andre Onana for the starting spot at Old Trafford. Similarly, he could replace Alisson Becker in the long term at Liverpool.
The young goalkeeper will certainly be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League, and the opportunity to join clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool will be hard to turn down. The 23-year-old will look to play regularly this season, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can provide him with the necessary assurances.
As for Liverpool, there have been rumours that they could look to sign the player this summer and loan him out so that he can continue his development with regular football. Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to replace Alisson as the club’s first choice goalkeeper next season. The reported £34 million asking price seems quite steep for the player. But there is no doubt that the two Premier League clubs have the financial resources to get the deal done.
