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Manchester United are still eyeing a move for Sevilla goalkeeper Bono this year.
The Lowdown: Forward rumours
Erik ten Hag’s January priority appears to be on bringing in a new forward following Cristiano Ronaldo’s second Old Trafford exit.
Anthony Martial is the club’s only senior centre-forward available to Ten Hag, with United linked with the likes of Marcus Thuram, Joao Felix and Randal Kolo Muani.
However, it seems as if the Glazers are also looking at bolstering the club’s goalkeeping ranks, with United already contacting Sevilla, asking for information on Bono.
The Latest: Bono update
Sports Witness relayed an update from Estadio Deportivo, regarding Bono and Manchester United.
They claimed that a deal has rarely seemed ‘so close to fruition’, with Old Trafford officials expected to explore the goalkeeping market in 2023 due to David de Gea’s contract situation.
The report adds that United are likely to look at a summer swoop with Sevilla open to a potential sale.
The Verdict: Wise move
United are also short on goalkeepers after Martin Dúbravka was recalled by Newcastle from a season-long loan. De Gea and Tom Heaton are the only senior options, with the pair both out of contract at the end of June.
Therefore, looking at someone like Bono, hailed for his ‘monster‘ saves by CBS Sports broadcaster Ives Galarcep in a Europa League performance against Manchester United and called ‘excellent’ by reporter Tanguy Le Seviller, seems to be a smart decision.
The left-footed shot-stopper also recently helped his country to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, and it looks as if a move will be one to watch.
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