Just in: Romano confirms veteran with 116 EPL appearances has accepted Man Utd offer

Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement with Tom Heaton, who will soon sign a contract extension.The English goalkeeper is a MUFC youth product who couldn’t find enough space during Sir Alex Ferguson’s era.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYAfter a series of loan spells, he was released in 2010 and went on to play for Cardiff, Bristol City, Burnley, and Aston Villa.Tom Heaton accepts new Man Utd contactIn the summer of 2021, Heaton made his return to Man Utd, initially acting as third-choice for David De Gea and Dean Henderson.The Chester native has only made three competitive appearances in his second spell at the club, all coming in the Carabao Cup. Nevertheless, Heaton’s significance to the cause goes beyond his contribution on the pitch, as he is considered an important locker-room figure.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustTherefore, United have decided to keep the 40-year-old for another year, offering him a new contract.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Heaton has accepted the Red Devils’ offer, so he is now set to pen a new deal valid until June 2027. 🚨 Tom Heaton has agreed to sign a new one year deal at Man United, until June 2027. pic.twitter.com/aeuR6fcoIR — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 18, 2026Who will complete United’s goalkeeping deparment alongside Lammens & Heaton?With Heaton’s future secured, United still have to figure out who will be Senne Lammens’ understudy for next season.The Belgian enjoyed an impressive first campaign at Old Trafford, swiftly becoming a fan favourite among the club’s supporters.However, the club will need a solid second choice, especially ahead of their return to the Champions League.Altay Bayindir hasn’t always convinced, and he’s expected to end his three-year stint at Carrington and return to Turkiye. Besiktas are said to be keen to secure his services.Andre Onana will return from a positive loan spell at Trabzonspor, but Man Utd will be determined to offload the Cameroonian, who endured two woeful seasons at the club, filled with costly errors.Man Utd loanee Radek Vitek could be the best answer after his exploits at Bristol City. However, the 22-year-old Czech is reportedly aiming for a first-choice role.Therefore, INEOS might have to recruit a new goalkeeper in the summer.