Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly ready to leave Barcelona in the winter transfer window amid his links with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Newcastle United.
According to an update by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Newcastle United are interested in Marc-Andre ter Stegen. A winter move is on the cards, as the Barcelona skipper is ready to leave the Blaugrana in the next transfer window. So, a loan move or a permanent deal is possible in the coming weeks.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen and his situation
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has reached a crossroads in his career ahead of the winter transfer window. The veteran goalkeeper has been a polarising figure since joining Barcelona from Borussia Monchengladbach in a deal worth €12 million over a decade ago. The veteran shot-stopper’s inconsistencies have frustrated Barcelona fans, even though he has enjoyed phases when he has been exceptional.
The 33-year-old has made over 400 appearances thus far for Barcelona while keeping 175 clean sheets and conceding 416 goals. However, while the German international recently became the club captain, he faces an uncertain future after Joan Garcia joined the Blaugrana earlier this year. However, he remains a hot property in the market, with Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
A man in demand
Intermediaries reportedly offered the Barcelona captain to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. However, the Red Devils’ interest in the veteran goalkeeper is surprising, even though recent updates have suggested that they want to sign a goalkeeper in the winter transfer window. With ter Stegen in the twilight of his career and struggling for consistency, he will not be a top-notch addition to the Manchester United squad.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s interest in Marc-Andre ter Stegen is also surprising. The Tyneside outfit signed Aaron Ramsdale on loan from Southampton in the summer transfer window. So, it is unclear how the Barcelona captain fits into the scheme of things at Newcastle United unless they part ways with a shot-stopper in the coming weeks.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, the Lilywhites have no plans to part ways with Guglielmo Vicario anytime soon. So, with Antonin Kinsky also in Thomas Frank’s squad, it is surprising that the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League winners have set their sights on the Barcelona captain. Nevertheless, Tottenham, Newcastle United, and Manchester United are keen on signing the veteran goalkeeper from Barcelona.
The latest update has revealed that the 33-year-old German international is poised to leave Barcelona in the winter transfer window. The reigning La Liga champions are open to a loan move and a permanent deal. With the veteran goalkeeper eager to earn a spot in Germany’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he will seek regular game time in the second half of the 2025/26 season.
