Manchester United Agree Deal for Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin

Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin as their new number one for the upcoming summer transfer window. The Red Devils have promised the Ukrainian international that he will be the top choice goalkeeper at Old Trafford if he joins the club.

The agreement comes as Manchester United prepares for significant changes this summer, following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to acquire 27.7% of the Premier League club. Ratcliffe and his company INEOS have been given control of the football department, and they plan to make changes to the recruitment team and infrastructure around the club.

Despite reports that Lunin is close to signing a new contract at Real Madrid, Spanish publication Nacional claims that president Florentino Perez's attempts to negotiate a new deal have been "fruitless" so far. If Real Madrid fails to reach an agreement, they will be forced to sell Lunin this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reportedly guaranteed Lunin that he will be "untouchable" as the club's number one goalkeeper. Lunin is said to have decided to leave Real Madrid because they cannot promise him regular starts.

Andre Onana, Manchester United's current goalkeeper, has improved as the season has progressed, but the club has been looking for a replacement. There have been reports that the Red Devils are willing to listen to offers for any player in Ten Hag's squad, apart from Rasmus Hojlund, Kobbie Mainoo, and Alejandro Garnacho.

Manchester United's goalkeeping department underwent a significant change last summer. The club has also been linked to other goalkeepers, including Valencia's Giogi Mamardashvili and Barcelona's Neto on a potential loan move. Additionally, Manchester United is reportedly willing to pay €60 million for Barcelona star Raphinha.

The Red Devils' defense is currently threadbare, with four players missing. Manager Erik ten Hag dismissed rumors of the club's interest in 200 players, calling it "a joke." As the summer transfer window approaches, Manchester United aims to bolster their squad and Andriy Lunin could be a key acquisition as their new number one goalkeeper.

Key Takeaways

• Manchester United agree to sign Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin as new number one goalkeeper.
• Lunin promised top choice goalkeeper role at Old Trafford if he joins.
• Real Madrid failed to negotiate new contract with Lunin, may sell this summer.
• Erik ten Hag guarantees Lunin "untouchable" status as Manchester United's number one.
• Lunin seeks regular starts, unhappy with limited playing time at Real Madrid.