Manchester United have been dealt a blow of their pursuit of Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Begovic has spent his Everton tenure enjoying second fiddle to England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Usually utilised in cup matches, Begovic was introduced in as a backup to Pickford and his professionalism and expertise make him a helpful participant to have within the camp.
It typically takes a sure character to be prepared to play a backup position in soccer, however Begovic, at his age, seems completely happy for use on this position.

In response to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, Manchester United have been taken with signing Begovic to supply competitors for David De Gea, however Criminal has now claimed that Everton aren’t prepared to permit the goalkeeper to depart until they discover an instantaneous substitute.
Discovering a goalkeeper prepared to not solely play a backup position, however step in and carry out when wanted is uncommon, and signing a brand new goalkeeper wouldn’t be a precedence for Everton this summer season.
Earlier within the window, they could have been capable of finding a substitute, however Everton desperately want reinforcements and might’t be focusing their time looking for one other goalkeeper within the coming days.