Man United dealt vital blow in pursuit of Lille’s Lucas Chevalier


Manchester United have been handed an enormous blow of their pursuit of Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as a number one European membership closes in on his signature.

United eyeing a brand new goalkeeper

United’s goalkeeping division might be subjected to a radical overhaul this summer time, amidst uncertainty over the long-term futures of Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.

Onana and Bayindir each struggled for kind final season, making quite a few high-profile errors that dearly value United in video games.

There may be an acceptance that neither is the reply for United and for the group to maneuver ahead, reinforcements could also be wanted between the sticks. United proceed to be linked to numerous shot-stoppers together with Emi Martinez (Aston Villa), John Victor (Botafogo), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton) and Senne Lammens (Royal Antwerp).

Chevalier is one other who’s identify has continually popped up.

Chevalier on United’s radar

It’s not stunning that United are believed to be admirers of Chevalier. The Frenchman has emerged as the most effective goalkeepers in Europe and loved a spectacular 2024/25 marketing campaign.

He was named Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the 12 months for his excellent performances. The Lille man saved 11 clear sheets within the 34 top-flight appearances he made.

A report lined by The Peoples Individual late final month relayed that United had established contact to discover the potential for signing Chevalier.

The 23-year-old is a self-confessed fan of the Premier League. Along with United, Aston Villa have additionally been talked about as admirers of the goalkeeper.

Nevertheless, it seems United and every other suitors from England are poised to overlook out on Chevalier as he inches nearer to becoming a member of Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG getting ready to signing Chevalier

PSG are on the hunt for a brand new goalkeeper as hypothesis over Gianluigi Donnarumma’s tenure on the membership rumbles on.

Donnarumma, who’s considered needed by United, has but to signal a brand new contract to increase his keep at PSG regardless of weeks of talks. The Italy worldwide’s present phrases expire in 2026 and PSG are entertaining a attainable sale this summer time to keep away from shedding him on a free in a 12 months’s time.

The reigning Champions League and Ligue 1 winners are seemingly getting ready for all times with out Donnarumma and have recognized Chevalier as his substitute.

Switch skilled Fabrizio Romano reviews, “Paris Saint-Germain have agreed private phrases with Lucas Chevalier.”

“Talks ongoing with Lille as request begins from €40m, as L’Équipe reported. PSG begin shifting as they nonetheless can’t agree new cope with Gigio Donnarumma.”

Barring a serious twist, United look set to overlook out on Chevalier. This improvement may pave the best way for a transfer for Donnarumma, although prising him away from the French capital received’t come low cost.

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