Manchester United’s search for a new goalkeeper has intensified as the club continues its summer rebuild under Ruben Amorim.
After missing out on several key targets, United are now shifting their focus to more affordable and high-upside options.
The form and uncertain future of Andre Onana have prompted the club to accelerate plans to strengthen the position.
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Names like Lucas Chevalier from Lille have been monitored, especially after news surrounding Argentina’s Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez has gone quiet after it was initially reported that United made contact with the World Cup winner.
Now, a new name has surged to the top of United’s shortlist — and he comes with a standout performance against the reigning European champions.
Brazilian goalkeeper John Victor, currently at Botafogo, is attracting serious interest from Manchester United after delivering a stunning display in a 1–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
In a feat unmatched this year except by Liverpool’s Alisson, John kept a clean sheet against PSG, further raising his value and catching the eye of elite European scouts.
One of the key factors behind United’s growing interest is a release clause in Victor’s contract, allowing him to leave for just $8 million (approximately R$44 million) — a bargain in today’s market.
This clause was reportedly inserted after John Victor rejected big-money offers from Europe in January, choosing instead to stay at Botafogo to play in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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His decision has paid off, boosting both his market value and reputation, particularly after an impressive individual campaign that saw Botafogo lift both the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão in 2024.
GOAL reports that United have made contact with Victor’s camp, with formal talks taking place and a proposal likely to follow soon.
John has now positioned himself as Manchester United’s leading target between the sticks, overtaking other candidates on the club’s shortlist, as GOAL reported.
His agent Pedro Gutierrez also confirmed earlier this year that other clubs, including Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur, had expressed interest.
At 1.95m tall and a product of Santos’ academy, Victor has built a reputation as a big-game performer — notably with crucial saves in the Club World Cup, despite Botafogo’s eventual exit in the round of 16.
With the Dibu Martinez deal now stagnant, United see John Victor as their top goalkeeping priority — and with an accessible release clause, the deal could move quickly.
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