Manchester United are targeting a Barcelona star on a potential free transfer, aiming to bolster their squad.
The Red Devils are considering their options under Ruben Amorim, given concerns about the inconsistency of their goalkeeper to date.
The 33-year-old Barcelona goalkeeper, who does not know if he will remain at Camp Nou after the club’s recent signings, makes this candidate attractive to United as they prepare for 2025.
He is an experienced and capable goalkeeper who has had success, making him a desirable acquisition for a team needing consistency in goal.
The player is Marc-Andre ter Stegen, whose career at Barcelona has been put in jeopardy by the latest signing of fellow-Spaniard Joan Garcia from Espanyol, and Wojciech Szczesny.
According to TEAMtalk, United have reactivated an interest in the German international, who is likely to be made available for transfer, with his relationship with Barcelona management deteriorating.
Ter Stegen, who has a contract until 2028, now feels he has been expendable after being restricted to just 9 appearances through the entire season due to a knee injury.
Rumors are swirling, largely due to his potential availability on a free transfer or as part of a swap deal involving Marcus Rashford, though concerns over his age and £102,000-per-week salary make him a long-term bet.
United’s interest is informed by Andre Onana’s poor 2024/25 campaign, which has senior people divided on whether to keep him on board.
Amorim’s demands for a dependable keeper have included names like Lille keeper Lucas Chevalier and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, but Ter Stegen’s experience holds weight.
However, Ter Stegen’s hesitance to join a club without European football could complicate matters. As United look to move on players such as Rashford and Jadon Sancho to fund transfer activities, Ter Stegen’s situation is one to watch, with Chelsea and Manchester City also monitoring the goalkeeper.
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