Kit Margetson: United to sign Welsh shot-stopper on free transfer | OneFootball

Manchester United appear to be focusing on strengthening their goalkeeping department at the moment.

Earlier today, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United are working on signing Sam Johnstone from Wolverhampton Wanderers as they look to replace Andre Onana.

Now, a reputed source is claiming that they are set to seal the signing of a highly rated shot-stopper.

Manchester United to sign free agent Kit Margetson

According to the BBC, Wales Under-21 goalkeeper Kit Margetson is “poised to leave Swansea City for Manchester United.”

The 19-year-old is the son of  Martyn Margetson, who left his role as Swansea’s head of goalkeeping at the end of last season.

Margetson joined Swansea at under-15 level. He is yet to make an appearance at first-team level for the Championship club, but he enjoyed a promising spell at Connah’s Quay Nomads in 2025-26.

In March, it emerged that United’s highly respected goalkeeping scout Tony Coton was in attendance at a Cymru Premier fixture to watch Margetson.

The 6’4″ beast ended the season with 10 clean sheets in 34 games in all competitions for Connah’s Quay.

It is understood that Swansea were in discussions to hand Margetson a new contract earlier this year, but they now expect him to depart, with United “likely to pay a compensation fee to secure his services.”

Meanwhile, The Sun claims United will likely loan Margetson to an EFL club this summer to “continue his development in senior football.”

Manchester United to finalise Cristian Orozco deal

United are also close to completing the signing of Colombian youngster Cristian Orozco.

The combative midfielder turns 18 this month. Last week, it was reported that he has travelled to England to undergo medical tests before a formal announcement of his arrival.

Orozco will be part of United’s U-21s’ pre-season training camp in Germany.

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