This summer transfer season has seen a lot of changes at Manchester United in the goalkeeping position, and if the most recent reports are any indication, there may be more to come.
David de Gea was forced to leave the team after 12 years when the club canceled their initial contract offer because they were tired of the player’s well-publicized mistakes.
Since then, Andre Onana has joined from Inter Milan, and he has impressed with his ball-playing skills. Although he is the clear #1, there is still some doubt as to who will start at reserve goalie.
United has already traded Nathan Bishop, Ondřej Mastný, and academy graduate Matej Kovar, who made an impression early in the preseason.
After only getting to play three times after returning to the team a few seasons ago, the seasoned Tom Heaton expressed his desire to quit. However, after talking with Erik ten Hag, his sale was set aside.
The England international appeared to be the backup goaltender at that point, but the manager had to hang onto Dean Henderson because of an injury he sustained before the season.
The academy product, who played on loan at Nottingham Forest the previous season, has been outspoken about his desire to play frequently.
Henderson has been the backup goalkeeper for the first two games because the two teams were unable to come to an agreement on the terms that would have made his initial loan agreement permanent.
But Crystal Palace has just entered the competition, and United is willing to let go of the 26-year-old because they have found the ideal replacement.
Odysseas Vlachodimos, a Greek star who is dissatisfied at Benfica following a falling out with the manager, is reportedly for sale, according to The Peoples Person.
He is reportedly for sale after receiving harsh criticism following Benfica’s defeat to Boavista in their Primera Liga opener.
Vlachodimos would be the player the Red Devils would want if they were able to let go of Henderson, but it was discovered that he had a €60 million release clause.
However, according to O Jogo today, the Greece international might go for as cheap as €10 million. Even that sum might prove challenging given United’s tight budget and the requirement to bolster in other areas.
