Manchester United looking at Aaron Ramsdale to fix their goalkeeping problem | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim is having a tough time trying to pick who starts in goal for Manchester United’s season-defining Europa League quarter-final second leg fixture on Thursday.

Andre Onana was culpable for both the goals the Red Devils conceded against Olympique Lyonnais in the first leg and the head coach rightly dropped him for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Newcastle.

However, Altay Bayindir, who got his first start in the English top-flight, did not cover himself in glory at St James’ Park and was culpable for the fourth goal the Magpies scored on the day.

The Portuguese tactician is not a fan of the Cameroonian and wants him gone in the summer with INEOS even reducing his asking price in a bid to get rid while the backup keeper is eyeing a move back to his homeland.

Goalkeeping conundrum

Apart from a striker, the 20-time English league champions will now also be eyeing a keeper with plenty of names doing the rounds.

Given funds will be tight, the co-owners will prefer an experienced name who can bring solidity to the backline and The Sun have claimed Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale has emerged as a genuine target.

The former Arsenal star is likely to leave after the Saints suffered the ignominy of the earliest relegation in the competition’s history.

While the team from St Mary’s conceded goals galore, the England international actually emerged with his reputation enhanced and has multiple suitors both in England and abroad with United scouts regularly watching him in action.

As per Fotmob, Ramsdale has made 105 saves in the league, which places him in the 95th percentile among goalies. He also saved two penalties, the most among his peers in the top-flight.

West Ham United are also eager to sign him while there is interest from abroad but the 26-year-old is eyeing a move to a top Premier League club in the summer.

Ramsdale being eyed

“MANCHESTER UNITED are among a number of clubs monitoring Aaron Ramsdale as they bid to fix their goalkeeping crisis. Securing a new goalkeeper is becoming a more pressing issue for Amorim, and Ramsdale – also being closely monitored by West Ham – has emerged as a possible target.

“The former England, Arsenal, and Sheffield United shot-stopper is set to leave relegated Southampton at the end of the season. Despite being part of a horror season for the Saints, Ramsdale has emerged with his reputation intact and is still seen as one of the best goalkeepers in the country.

“United have been watching his recent games, and think his Premier League experience could make him a strong option to help resolve their issues in leaking goals. But United face a fight with West Ham. Graham Potter is believed to have identified Ramsdale as a key target in his summer rebuilding job at the London Stadium.

“Ramsdale is also being courted by clubs abroad. But SunSport understands his preference is to stay in England and in the Premier League to help nail down a place in the England squad.”

The Englishman was signed by Southampton for €21 million and he currently has a market value of €16 million. Whether United sign him up will be interesting to see.

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