United leader set to sign new deal to stay as agreement with club nears – report

Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton is reportedly poised to remain at the club beyond the end of the season, as he nears an agreement. Goalkeeping overhaul United are set to sanction major changes to their goalkeeping department this summer. Andre Onana is expected to leave following the impressive rise of Senne Lammens. Onana has spent the 2025/26 season out on loan at Turkish outfit Trabzonspor. It’s believed that the Cameroonian is eager to return to United and fight for his place, but United want a parting of ways. Trabzonspor are said to be keen on keeping Onana permanently. There is also Altay Bayindir, who has primarily served as a backup goalkeeper since his switch from Fenerbahce three years ago. Bayindir was given a run of games by Ruben Amorim at the start of the campaign but he failed to justify his selection and eventually lost his place to Lammens. Besiktas appear to be showing the strongest interest in Bayindir and it looks increasingly likely that his time at Old Trafford is over. Last week, The Peoples Person covered a report which stated that United were “exploring a new contract” for Heaton. His current terms expire in June. Now, Samuel Luckhurst of The Sun has provided an update on the situation, indicating that Heaton is all but guaranteed to stay. Heaton update Luckhurst writes, “TOM HEATON is set to sign a new one-year contract with Manchester United.” “United expect to agree a renewal with third-choice goalkeeper Heaton, who rejoined the club in 2021.” “Retaining former England international Heaton would also ease United’s issues with homegrown players when they re-enter the Champions League next season.” Heaton last played for United in the 2023 League Cup semi-final second leg clash against Nottingham Forest. The veteran shot-stopper is part of the leadership group in the dressing room. Feature image Orlando Ramirez via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!