Manchester United’s hunt for a new goalkeeper is heating up as the club continues to weigh up its options ahead of a crucial summer window under Ruben Amorim.
With Andre Onana’s season at Old Trafford plagued by inconsistency, fans and coaches alike are growing concerned about the lack of reliable depth in goal.
Onana’s high-profile errors in key fixtures have cost United valuable points both domestically and in Europe, prompting the club to explore alternatives who can offer experience, composure, and competition.
Backup options remain limited, with Tom Heaton expected to leave in the summer and Altay Bayındır yet to stake a serious claim, further exposing the fragility in a department once considered stable.
At the same time, Leeds United are grappling with their own goalkeeping headache as Illan Meslier’s season has gone from bad to worse with multiple mistakes threatening to derail their Premier League promotion push.
Sam Johnstone is on Leeds United’s radar
That has led both clubs to consider a move for experienced Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who is now firmly on the radar after falling out of favour at Molineux, as reported by The Sun.
The 32-year-old former Manchester United academy graduate hasn’t featured since December and has been overlooked by Wolves boss Vitor Pereira even after Jose Sa suffered an injury.
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Sam Johnstone is now seen as surplus to requirements, and Wolves are keen to offload his wages, opening the door for a potential summer move.
Leeds are ready to pounce with a £10 million offer as they prepare for Premier League football next season, believing Johnstone’s experience could solidify their backline after Meslier’s underwhelming campaign.
Despite coming through the ranks at United, the Red Devils have no sell-on clause in Johnstone’s contract after he departed the club permanently in 2018 following multiple loan spells.
Sam Johnstone, who boasts four England caps and a wealth of top-flight experience, could represent a cost-effective, low-risk addition for Leeds, offering much-needed cover and stability in a department desperate for it.
With both United and Leeds in need of a dependable No.1, the race for the veteran keeper is quietly becoming one of the more intriguing subplots ahead of the transfer window.
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Source: Centred Devils