Man Utd sanction another scout trip to find David de Gea replacement

The Old Trafford hierarchy keeps an eye on goalkeeping after a goalie especially as Manchester United start life without De Gea preparing

Manchester United retain Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist as they search the transfer market for another stopper after question marks over David de Gea’s form.

The Red Devils have sent their scout goalkeeper Tony Coton to Scotland to watch the victory in action against Scottish Premier League leader Celtic. The club are thought to be looking for cover for their current number one, but there could be room to eventually oust De Gea from his first-choice status as the Spaniard has been under scrutiny in recent weeks.

The 30-year-old winner is a free-kicker at the end of the season and is rumored to be an ideal cover for De Gea if the club does not sign West Bromwich Albion number 1 Sam Johnstone, who is currently taller. United Transfer. Wish list. United scout Coton is already familiar with the winner from their time together at Aston Villa.

Much like Siegrist, Johnstone is out of contract with his club at the end of the season and already with United after spending seven years at Old Trafford without making a first team appearance. United’s current fourth-choice goalkeeper Lee Grant is expected to leave in the summer following the expiry of his deal.

Ralf Rangnick’s United side have been searching for another goalkeeper for months after being rejected by Newcastle’s first-choice side Martin Dubravka during the January transfer window due to his disinterest in being De Gea’s deputy. The deal would have seen United’s very own Dean Henderson move in the other direction as a loan back.

Henderson enjoyed a brief spell as United number one at the end of the 2020/21 season, but a knee injury and Covid-19 had his chance to keep that form for the next campaign. The English international has so far played this term no minute Premier League football.

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The 25-year-old is attracting interest from fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur as well as Dutch giants Ajax. The English star is rumored to be frustrated by his inability to beat De Gea and the goalkeeper ranking at Old Trafford.

Gea is looking to get back to his best this season, but questions about his ability to kick the ball are still hanging over the 31-year-old’s head. His statement from Spain’s last squad is a damned accusation as he is viewed by national team boss Luis Enrique.

As a result, there are rumors that United are hesitant about whether to trigger an extension of De Gea’s contract, which will keep him on his current deal for another 12 months.