Manchester United’s search for a new goalkeeper is heating up fast this summer.
With question marks still lingering over the consistency of their current No. 1, Andre Onana, club officials have turned their attention to Serie A, where one particular shot-stopper has emerged as a strong candidate.
Talks within the United camp have focused on identifying a long-term replacement who can offer stability and class between the posts.
And now, with an opportunity arising due to stalled negotiations in Italy, the Red Devils might have found an opening.
The goalkeeper in question has attracted interest not just from Old Trafford, but also from Chelsea, who remain active in the market as they weigh up several names.
However, their attention appears to be fixed on Mike Maignan from AC Milan, which could shift the balance in this chase.
According to CaughtOffside, the list of admirers does not stop there.
Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, and AS Monaco are all keeping close tabs on the situation.
The player’s current club has failed to match his salary expectations.
He is demanding a package worth €3.5 million annually, but the club has only offered less than half.
With the relationship between the club and the player’s camp cooling, the door has been opened for a transfer.
A fee of around €35 million is expected to be enough to strike a deal.
The name behind all this buzz is Mile Svilar, the 25-year-old Serbian international currently playing for AS Roma.
Sources tell CaughtOffside that United view him as a serious option.
Although some fans might hope for a marquee name, Svilar’s form in Serie A has quietly impressed.
Mile Svilar had 16 clean sheets last season which is quite impressive in the Serie A. He conceded only 35 goals in 38 appearances in the league.
For a club looking to rebuild its legacy in goal after the turbulent post-David De Gea era, Svilar could prove to be a smart, long-term solution.
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