Manchester United have added Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to their list of possible replacements for under-fire Andre Onana this summer.
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Onana under pressure after disappointing seasonMan United interested in move for Milinkovic-SavicTorino said to be concerned about losing 'keeperFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
United have initiated contact over the possibility of signing Milinkovic-Savic in the summer transfer window. The Serbian international, who has enjoyed a fine season in Serie A so far, is now firmly on the Red Devils' radar as the club consider replacing error-prone Onana this summer.
The latest report from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reveals United have made preliminary enquiries and intend to take advantage of a €20 million (£17m) release clause in Milinkovic-Savic's contract, which is valid only for overseas clubs. The condition has reportedly concerned Torino's management, prompting club president Urbano Cairoto to rush negotiations for a new contract in order to raise or remove the buyout clause.
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United's interest in the 6ft 8in shot-stopper comes after a disappointing season for their current goalkeepers. Onana, who is first-choice, has made several high-profile mistakes, most notably in the UEFA Europa League clash against Lyon, which led manager Ruben Amorim to drop him from the starting XI. However, when given the opportunity, backup goalkeeper Altay Bayindir failed to make the most of it, raising more questions about United's goalkeeping options.
WHAT FABRIZIO ROMANO SAID
Speaking to , transfer expert Fabrizio Romano explained United’s strategy: "Manchester United are preparing an important summer transfer window with several movements expected. It’s not only Matheus Cunha as the club has started making contact over other potential targets ahead of the upcoming months."
"One of the positions to follow will surely be the goalkeeper; it’s not an urgent priority compared to other positions in the team, but for sure it is one of many roles Man United want to cover in the summer"
"Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic has recently been added to the list at Man United also with initial contacts made to explore a potential summer move, based on the price tag wanted by the Italian club for their Serbian goalkeeper."
DID YOU KNOW?
Milinkovic-Savic was once on the books at United, having moved to Old Trafford as a teenager in 2014. He spent his only season there back on loan at Vojvodina, the Serbian club he joined from, and was let go by the Premier League side after just a year having failing to earn a work permit.
Torino are already said to be preparing for life without their No.1. The Serie A club are looking at possible replacements, with Jonathan Klinsmann of Sampdoria and Loris Karius, who is leaving Schalke, on their list.
