Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to sign 33-year-old German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United will face competition from Galatasaray and Al-Hilal for Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The 33-year-old has been outstanding for Barcelona, and he has the ability to succeed in the Premier League as well.
The veteran goalkeeper has a contract with the Spanish club until 2028. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can negotiate a reasonable deal for him. There is no doubt that he has experience and the quality to play for the biggest clubs in the world, and he has won multiple major trophies with Barcelona.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen could have helped Manchester United bounce back strongly a few years ago. They need a reliable presence in goal, but the German international would not be an upgrade on Andre Onana.
The 29-year-old goalkeeper has been quite mediocre for Manchester United, and he has produced countless errors so far. Manchester United need a better player if they want to fight for trophies. However, the Barcelona captain would not be the ideal fit for them.
Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see if Manchester United can convince ter Stegen to join the club without UEFA Champions League football. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and the veteran goalkeeper will want to play at the highest level, where he will be able to fight for major trophies.
Barcelona under financial pressure
Barcelona have not been able to settle his wages so far, and the player is demanding that he gets paid in full. It will be interesting to see if the Spanish club can sort out the issue with the German international. The Blaugrana believe that selling the player this summer might be a solution to their problems.
Barcelona are going through financial difficulties, and they could look to cash in on the player. Manchester United may look to take advantage of the situation and get the deal done. However, the Red Devils face stiff competition for ter Stegen’s signature, with recent reports also linking him with Manchester City.
Manchester United must plug the gaps in their squad during the summer transfer window if they want to push for Europe and football next season. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.