Manchester United will compete with Liverpool to sign 25-year-old Serbian goalkeeper Mile Svilar, with Serie A club AS Roma valuing him at around €40 million.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Mile Svilar is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a goalkeeper, with the AS Roma shot-stopper emerging as a target. Meanwhile, the Serb is also a target for Liverpool, with the Serie A club demanding around €40 million to part ways with him next year.
The Mile Svilar story
Mile Svilar has been a reliable performer between the sticks since joining AS Roma from Benfica in July 2022. While the Serbian goalkeeper has not been the undisputed first-choice shot-stopper for the Serie A outfit, he has made his mark whenever he has taken the pitch.
The 25-year-old has turned out nearly 50 times thus far for AS Roma while keeping 14 clean sheets and conceding 44 goals. Meanwhile, Svilar’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, especially in the Premier League.
Recent reports have linked the Belgian-born Serb with Premier League bigwigs like Manchester City and Newcastle United. However, his next destination might be Old Trafford or Anfield, with Manchester United and Liverpool vying for his signature. Meanwhile, AS Roma will demand around €40 million to part ways with Svilar.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Liverpool’s interest in Mile Svilar is understandable. The Reds are in a spot of bother over Alisson Becker’s long-term future, with the big-spending Saudi Pro League clubs keen on signing him. Even if Alisson remains at Anfield, Liverpool might need a new goalkeeper, with Caoimhin Kelleher eager to embark on a new adventure.
As for Manchester United, Altay Bayindir has barely featured since arriving from Fenerbahce last year. Recent reports have linked the Red Devils with several goalkeepers, including Sam Tickle. However, Svilar is also a viable target for Manchester United.
Liverpool and Manchester United should have the funds to afford a deal worth €40 million for the AS Roma goalkeeper. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League bigwigs sign the 25-year-old Serbian international from the Serie A club next year.
