Manchester United are reportedly interested in a deal to bring Atletico Madrid’s goalkeeper Jan Oblak to the club in the summer.
The Red Devils reorganised their goalkeeping department in the summer of 2023 with the additions of Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.
Nonetheless, it is safe to say that neither keeper has really been an unquestionable success.
Bayindir has barely played and while Onana has been a regular feature of the team, he has made a significant number of errors including two clangers at the weekend which gifted Brighton and Hove Albion two goals in a 1-3 loss.
It has been reported that manager Ruben Amorim is considering bringing Bayindir into the team or dipping into the transfer market with the likes of Zion Suzuki and Illan Meslier linked with moves to Old Trafford.
According to TDF, United are primed to make a move for another keeper they have had on their radar for a very long time.
United are thinking of replacing Onana and “after Liverpool got Giorgi Mamardashvili, the Old Trafford team would think about getting Jan Oblak at the end of the current season.”
“It is not the first time that they have knocked on his door and, in addition, they have sounded out his entourage last summer, receiving positive feedback from the goalkeeper.”
It is also reported that Oblak would be tempted to leave Atletico after 10 years at the club and that the 32 year old could sign one last big deal at Old Trafford.
The Spanish side are thought to be anticipating his departure as that was the reason they signed Juan Musso in the summer.
“Oblak’s contract expires in 2028, but unlike in the past, when his departure was unfeasible, if an offer of €25M, which is his market value, arrives, his departure will be accepted,” the outlet reports.
The Slovenian has conceded just 24 goals in 26 matches this season with his side going strong in both the league and Europe.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
