Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing 22-year-old Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein from Arsenal.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United will compete with Tottenham Hotspur for 22-year-old Arsenal loanee Karl Hein, who is currently on loan at Real Valladolid. The goalkeeper will cost between €20-25 million, and the two Premier League clubs certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done.
Manchester United are looking to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit, and the 22-year-old would be a quality addition. He would be a long-term investment for them, and the player will look to establish himself as a regular starter for the club.
Andre Onana has done quite well since his move to Old Trafford, but he can be quite inconsistent at times. In addition, Altay Bayindir has not made his mark in his limited opportunities. Signing another goalkeeper could be a wise decision.
Karl Hein has shown his quality in La Liga, and he will look to prove his worth in English football as well. Joining Manchester United would be a tempting proposition for him. The Red Devils are one of the biggest clubs in the country, and they could provide him with the platform to push for trophies.
Spurs also interested
Tottenham need a quality backup goalkeeper as well and have set their sights on Karl Hein. Fraser Forster might leave the North London if his contract contract, and the Arsenal loanee would be a superb addition.
Arsenal are ready to cash in on the goalkeeper, and they have already set their asking price at €20-25 million. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United or Tottenham decide to meet the valuation. That 22-year-old is quite young and he has already impressed in La Liga. He could develop into a key player for both English clubs, and the transfer could look like a bargain in the long term.
Meanwhile, the goalkeeper needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United or Tottenham are prepared to provide him with ample opportunities. Sitting on the bench at a big club will not help his development. It remains to be seen if he can secure assurances from the two English clubs before joining them.
