John Victor: Just one transfer left if Man United are to disclaim West Ham signing


Manchester United are anticipated to pursue the signing of a prime goalkeeper earlier than switch deadline day.

The performances of Andre Onana and Altay Bayındır final season have left Ruben Amorim with little selection however to think about upgrading his goalkeeping division.

Whereas hopes of United signing a brand new ‘keeper had begun to fade, Fabrizio Romano supplied some reassurance final weekend.

The European switch guru revealed that, along with a striker signing, plans have been in place for INEOS to herald each a midfielder and a shot-stopper.

Naturally, a number of goalkeepers have been linked with a transfer to Previous Trafford. However Romano has additionally highlighted one title United could have to cross off their switch want record.

John Victor to Man United is off; solely a last-minute hijack may save the deal

Romano reveals West Ham have reached a “verbal settlement” to signal John Victor from Botafogo – a participant United had been strongly linked to.

Tweet: “EXCL: West Ham attain verbal settlement to signal John as new goalkeeper from Botafogo. €10m package deal nearly agreed with ultimate particulars being sorted, John agreed phrases and the deal is sort of sealed. Paperwork being checked… after which, right here we go.”

INEOS hijack hinted at

The Peoples Particular person relayed stories of a possible United hijack of this West Ham United Botafogo raid.

It was claimed United have been quietly monitoring the Victor state of affairs behind the scenes, and have been ready to match the participant’s launch clause if triggered.

Nonetheless, with no motion from United, whereas West Ham have been actively submitting bids and reached a verbal settlement, the writing seems to be on the wall.

Sure, United are eager on a goalkeeper, however they could have had reservations concerning the 6ft 5in 2024 Copa Libertadores winner.

Maybe the 29-year-old’s Membership World Cup heroics in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain weren’t sufficient to persuade them to make a proper bid. Both method, United proceed to be linked with a few of Europe’s most interesting keepers.

PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly on their radar. Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens can also be extensively reported to be into consideration.

Both signing would symbolize a strong addition, offering splendid competitors for Onana between the sticks.
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