Manchester United are willing to spend €40 million to sign Real Madrid’s backup goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, as a competition for Andre Onana.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United have set sights on Andriy Lunin ahead of the summer, as Ruben Amorim seeks to bring competition for Andre Onana. The Red Devils are willing to spend €40 million to sign Real Madrid’s 26-year-old backup star, but the Ukranian international will have other suitors lining up a move.
Real Madrid might benefit from their decision to renew Andriy Lunin’s contract, as the Ukranian goalkeeper continues to attract massive interest. The stopper became prominent last season when he expertly deputised for the injured Thibaut Courtois. However, the Belgian’s return to fitness has relegated the 26-year-old backup star to the bench.
In any case, Andriy Lunin has shown the quality that many top-level sides might want between the sticks, as a big summer move could be on the cards. Manchester City are reportedly in the race for Lunin, as Pep Guardiola sees the Ukrainian international as one of the choices to come into his squad for next season.
Manchester United are the latest to enter the race for the 26-year-old Real Madrid backup star, with Ruben Amorim seeking changes to his goalkeeping ranks. There are considerable doubts about the existing options for Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, with the Red Devils already considering Mike Maignan as a replacement for the former.
Even if they keep the Cameroonian keeper, Manchester United will look to add a competitive figure to the squad in place of Bayindir, who has shown no signs of shaking the tree so far. Lunin is emerging as an option as the Red Devils plot a summer move for Real Madrid No.2.
Manchester United willing to pay big for Andriy Lunin
Manchester United will pay €40 million to test Real Madrid’s resolve on Lunin. With the Ukrainian international unlikely to reclaim the No.1 spot in the foreseeable future at the Santiago Bernabeu, he will look for opportunities to play regularly, as the Red Devils could be enticing.
While the €40 million price point may not be a problem for Real Madrid, the eventual decision will fall on Andriy Lunin and what he wants from his future. He might consider Manchester United should the move come with guarantees of him being the new No.1. Should they only view him as a backup to Onana, a move away from the Bernabeu would not make too much sense for the player.