Abdulla Al-Hammadi: Man United carry out drastic switch U-turn on goalkeeper


Manchester United have reportedly carried out a switch U-turn on the anticipated signing of goalkeeper Abdulla Al-Hammadi.

Al-Hammadi impresses at Carrington

Earlier this month, it emerged that United have been weighing up providing a contract to Al-Hammadi after he impressed at trial.

Al-Hammadi spent a couple of weeks on trial at Carrington and United have been regarded as eager on retaining him after the exit of Hubert Graczyk.

United secured Graczyk’s providers from Arsenal final summer season however he solely lasted at United for one season earlier than his exit, having made a couple of appearances for the Beneath-21s.

On Sunday, Steven Railston of Manchester Night Information relayed that United had made the choice to finish the signing of Al-Hammadi on a free switch.

Railston acknowledged, “Al-Hammadi has impressed employees and is anticipated to finish a transfer to United, topic to registration. The goalkeeper is a free agent, which means United shouldn’t have to finish the deal earlier than the switch deadline.”

It was thought that the 20-year-old can be an academy signing fairly than an addition to the primary group.

Nevertheless, it seems that the deal won’t recover from the road.

Al-Hammadi switch placed on maintain

Railston has given an replace on the scenario, indicating that United have opted towards formally including Al-Hammadi to their ranks.

“I’m now informed this transfer isn’t going to occur.”

“United gave it severe consideration and the participant was beneath the impression he can be provided a deal, however ultimate choice has been made to not signal him.”

It’s unclear why United have pulled out of signing Al-Hammadi.

In the meantime, the Purple Devils have struck a full settlement with Royal Antwerp for Senne Lammens, who’s racing to seal his swap to United earlier than the switch window closes.

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