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Manchester United plotting move to sign Benfica star

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Manchester United are plotting a transfer to signal Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.

With David De Gea out of contract on the finish of the season, because it stands Manchester United should discover a new goalkeeper heading into subsequent season.

Dean Henderson could return from his mortgage spell at Nottingham Forest, but it surely’s clear after the previous couple of years that Manchester United aren’t prepared to point out religion within the goalkeeper.

Now, in accordance with Media Foot, Manchester United are contemplating signing Benfica goalkeeper Vlachodimos as a alternative for De Gea.

Vlachodimos has proven throughout his time at Benfica how succesful he’s taking part in out from the again. Not solely that, Vlachodimos confirmed his shot-stopping skill in a current Champions League sport in opposition to PSG, the place he made seven saves.

The ball-playing skill specifically can be engaging to Erik ten Hag, whose soccer philosophy closely depends on his goalkeeper being comfy in possession.

The possibilities are Manchester United will prolong De Gea’s contract with a view to keep away from him leaving on a free switch, however Ten Hag could look to signal one other goalkeeper with a view to exchange De Gea and promote the Spaniard for a charge.