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Man Utd considering signing £60k-p/w English goalkeeper to compete with Onana

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Manchester United are honing in on targets to strengthen under Ruben Amorim and could now turn to a star with top-flight pedigree to put pressure on Andre Onana between the sticks, per a report.

Manchester United narrow down hunt for new additions

Without a doubt, news that Manchester United have narrowed down their striker shortlist to Benjamin Sesko or Ollie Watkins has sparked mass debate among supporters over who would be the best fit for their forward line.

Speaking on the Devils' Advocate podcast, Gaz Drinkwater believes Sesko would need to prove himself at Old Trafford, albeit he also noted he is a better alternative than Rasmus Hojlund or Joshua Zirkzee to fill the attacking void.

RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko celebrates their second goal scored by Lukas Klostermann

He stated: "He is absolutely better than what we have got, but whether he can transfer what he has done before into the Premier League is a totally different question.

"He is young as well - maybe we need a bit more experience up front. I'm not talking about someone like Jamie Vardy, but someone with a bit more experience I would like."

Intriguingly, Manchester United had been known admirers of Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani. However, it now appears he won't be headed for Old Trafford after successful loan spell at Juventus.

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United are now among the English teams who have their eye on a defender impressing in Italy.

Either way, addressing the need for a striker isn't the only priority Amorim has to consider, especially when factoring in Andre Onana's precarious position at the club.

Competition for places is key if Manchester United are to have a revival season after a dismal showing last term, and they may now have identified a candidate to push the Cameroon international for a starting slot.

Manchester United plotting surprise Nick Pope move

According to talkSPORT, Manchester United could turn to Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope in the event Aaron Ramsdale moves from Southampton to St James' Park this window.

The latter is reportedly close to swapping the South Coast for the North East, leaving Pope 'vulnerable' as he enters the last year of his deal under Eddie Howe.

Nick Pope's Premier League statistics - 2024/25 (FBRef)
Save percentage	71.7%
Matches played	28
Goals against	35
Post-shot expected goals against	34.8

Earning £60,000 per week at Newcastle, the 33-year-old is said to fit the 'profile' needed to offer a genuine challenge to Onana. Leeds United were also keen on the England international before they opted to sign Lucas Perri from Ligue 1 outfit Lyon.

Dubbed a "top-class goalkeeper" by Howe, Pope kept nine clean sheets in 32 appearances across all competitions last term, though he has caught fire for his distribution from a section of Magpies' supporters.

Nevertheless, the former Burnley man is likely an affordable addition for Manchester United and still has plenty to offer in the Premier League should Amorim opt to roll the dice.

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