Manchester United are actively considering Urawa Red Diamonds goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as a potential goalkeeper addition this summer, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth told GIVEMESPORT.
The Reds have turned their attention to a low budget option in Suzuki due to their ongoing takeover situation, but also because they want to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
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However, Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is the optimal choice for Erik ten Hag and the behind-the-scenes staff. Sports sky recently claimed that the Italians are refusing to budge with their £51m asking price.
United still expect to complete the deal as their priority as active negotiations between the two sides are still ongoing.
Not only that, the club are seeing this summer as an opportunity to attract a younger goalkeeper with a vision of the near future and that is where they have a longstanding admiration for Suzuki.
According to a report from a Japanese publication Appendix Sponichi (through Subway), United have been tracking Suzuki for six years now and have already made the first steps for him in the form of an official bid.
What has Dharmesh Sheth said about Manchester United and Zion Suzuki?
Sheth claims that United are looking for two goalkeepers this summer, with Suzuki being seen as a potential number two in Manchester.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT on Monday, he said: «United don’t stop there, they are really looking for a second goalkeeper – number two.
«Zion Suzuki from Urawa Reds Diamonds is someone they are looking at the possibility of a deal. He is a Japanese international and has actually played for the first team, so not one but two goalkeepers are capable. potential to Old Trafford.»
What will Zion Suzuki bring to Manchester United?
Suzuki is a 20-year-old saver currently playing in Japan, although Ten Hag’s has piqued the club’s interest in his signature.
Everyone understood that Suzuki would come in as United’s backup choice, ideally (in Ten Hag’s eyes) as Onana’s student.
Each Facebookhe boasts an average save rate of 69.2% over the previous three seasons and conceded just one goal in 90 games.
His distribution has been likened to Onana’s, meaning Ten Hag’s ownership-based style will be in safe hands for years to come if they get a signed, sealed and delivered deal. row.
Why is Manchester United targeting two goalkeepers?
The Manchester-based side are set to undergo the biggest goalkeeper overhaul of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, especially with long-term first choice De Gea announcing his departure.
Dean Henderson’s future Academy prospects at Old Trafford are also being raised, according to Manchester Evening News.
Reports say that United are expected to part ways with the 26-year-old as his former club Nottingham Forest are said to have prepared a £30million offer.
Losing both De Gea and Henderson in the same transfer window may seem worrisome on the surface, but if Ten Hag can rejuvenate the team with exciting additions, that fear will quickly dissipate.
As mentioned earlier, Andre Onana is Ten Hag’s top target with the Dutchman fascinated by their time together at Ajax, the club where the pair have enjoyed huge success.
As United look to regain dominance at the top of the Premier League, buying two goalkeepers who have had years in the closet and both bravely use their feet would be a wise decision.
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