Andriy Lunin is keen to stay at Real Madrid amidst Manchester United interest
Manchester United urgently need answers between the posts. After a season full of mistakes and moments of uncertainty from André Onana, the club has begun to search the transfer market to find a reliable solution in goal. The doubts generated by the Cameroonian in key matches have prompted the club’s management to seriously consider a change.
In this situation, a name has emerged that comes as no surprise to anyone who follows European football: Andriy Lunin. The Ukrainian goalkeeper at Real Madrid, who has made the most of Courtois’ absences, has gained international prominence. His age, reflexes and composure have aroused interest at Old Trafford, where he is seen as a possible key player in restructuring the defence from the ground up.
According to Defensa Central last week, Manchester United had already made a concrete move for Lunin. The English club have informed Jorge Mendes, the goalkeeper’s agent, that they are willing to pay €15 million for his transfer.
Is offering €15million for Lunin a worthwhile investment for Manchester United, given Real Madrid’s higher valuation?
However, Real Madrid has set a much higher price, between €20 and €25 million, and do not seem to be in a hurry to sell. Amid these negotiations, Marca has provided a relevant piece of information: Lunin wants to stay in Madrid.
The 26-year-old Ukrainian player feels comfortable both personally and professionally in the Spanish capital and believes that no other club offers him the same guarantees. Despite interest from Galatasaray and Oviedo, the goalkeeper would only leave if he received an offer that was difficult to refuse, from a top European club, with the promise of a starting position.
From my point of view, Manchester United’s interest in Lunin makes sense from a footballing perspective, but it clashes with the player’s current reality. If the goalkeeper has made clear his intention to stay in Madrid, insisting without a considerable improvement in conditions may be a waste of time.
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However, in football, decisions change quickly, and if the English club offer him a guaranteed starting position and a significant salary increase, the balance could tip in their favour. As for the €15 million offer, it seems insufficient given the Ukrainians’ recent performance and Real Madrid’s stance.
If United truly believe that Lunin can be the goalkeeper of the future, increasing the offer to at least €20 million would be reasonable. But beyond the money, the key lies in the sporting project. Can Manchester United convince Lunin that he will be their undisputed first-choice goalkeeper? That is the real battle. Moreover, the Red Devils are not playing in Europe this season. If Lunin perceives that the club are fully committed to him, the temptation to take on a leading role in the Premier League could change his decision. Meanwhile, Manchester United are ready to up their offer for Emiliano Martinez.