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Manchester United’s goalkeeping department is set for a major summer reshuffle following a turbulent campaign.
Andre Onana has come under heavy criticism for a string of high-profile errors, with his long-term future still uncertain amid Saudi interest.
He has faced huge criticism from fans and pundits over the season.
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His backup, Altay Bayindir, is expected to depart in search of regular football, leaving United short of senior options in goal.
Besiktas remain the mix for his signature, come the summer.
The club have already begun sounding out potential reinforcements, including Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens and Leicester City’s Mads Hermansen.
Both of whom have been scouted ahead of a possible summer move.
And in a surprise development, James Ducker of The Telegraph now reports that one goalkeeper previously expected to leave is set to stay on.
Tom Heaton to extend his stay at Manchester United
Despite reports in April suggesting Tom Heaton would retire and transition into a coaching role, the veteran shot-stopper is now expected to sign a one-year contract extension and remain as third-choice heading into the 2025/26 season.
The 39-year-old had originally been tipped to hang up his gloves after nearly a quarter-century career across clubs like Aston Villa, Burnley and Cardiff.
However, United have opted to lean on his experience and presence in the dressing room.
With questions hanging over Onana and Bayindir, keeping him around is seen as a stabilising move in what promises to be a heavily transitional summer for Ruben Amorim’s squad.
Expectations will be high on INEOS to deliver the right recruitment for Amorim as next season comes.
Fans will be wary should another inexperienced and raw goalkeeper arrive as the number one.
A position that must be rectified in the summer.
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