John Victor Botafogo
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For the 2025–2026 Premier League season, Manchester United obviously has to improve in a number of categories.
The Red Devils have signed Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon who have both participated in the club’s first team training in the last few days.
After suffering a major hamstring injury, Andre Onana is set to miss the whole of the USA preseason tour.
This could force United’s attention to buy a new number one.
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One goalkeeper who has been linked with a move to Manchester United is Botafogo’s John Victor.
United are exploring potential replacements for current number one keeper Andre Onana after his injury.
Altay Bayindir is expected to leave Old Trafford in search of regular first-team football.
Victor’s goalkeeping, aerial presence, and dependable passing could offer crucial cover if Andre Onana is unable to regain the consistency and form that enticed the club to recruit him from Inter Milan.
A move for the Brazilian goalkeeper could be drawing nearer after recent reports have emerged that Botafogo are looking for a potential replacement.
As per Goal, Botafogo is preparing for a possible departure of John Victor and has enquired about the situation of Matheus Mendes, who belongs to Atlético-MG and is on loan to América-MG.
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He provides the physical superiority that United has been clamouring for, standing at 6′ 5″.
Victor is proactive rather than waiting passively; he frequently leaves his line to punch clear or make a claim.
Having a goalie who is in control of his box could mean the difference between missed opportunities and clean sheets in the Premier League.
This is because aerial battles are constant and every set piece is a possible threat.
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