Jose Mourinho will move for either Benfica goalkeeper Ederson or Atletico Madrid star Jan Oblak should David de Gea depart for Real Madrid
MANCHESTER UNITED will move for either Benfica goalkeeper Ederson or Atletico Madrid’s shot-stopper Jan Oblak should David de Gea leave the club.
The Red Devils star looks destined to leave to Real Madrid, and Jose Mourinho will act swiftly to replace him, instead of promoting Sergio Romero to number one.
Benfica goalkeeper Ederson could be set for a switch to Manchester United should David de Gea leave the clubGetty ImagesJan Oblak has established himself as one of Europe’s best shot-stoppers after another superb seasonRex Features
According to the Manchester Evening News, Ederson, who has established himself as the clubs first-choice this season, has started 27 out of 33 Primeira Liga matches, helping them to a fourth consecutive title.
The 23-year-old is represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes, who also boasts de Gea and Mourinho among his many clients.
United, who look certain to bring in Diego Simeone’s key striker Antoine Griezmann in the summer, will also attempt to bring in his team-mate according to the Daily Star.
Oblak, 24, who moved from Benfica to Atletico in 2014 has established himself as one of Europe’s top ‘Keeper’s, and was last season awarded the La Liga Zamora award for conceding just 18 goals in 38 games, and was also included in the Champions Leage team of the year.
Red Devils star David de Gea looks destined for a summer switch to Real Madrid after seeing a move fall through last seasonReuters
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The Premier League side have failed in recent years to acquire Benfica's top stars - missing out on Renato Sanches to Bayern Munich, Nico Gaitan to Atletico, Ezequiel Garay and Victor Lindelof.
De Gea, who saw a move scuppered to Madrid in August 2015, is still believed to have his heart set on a switch to the Spanish giants and could have already played his last game for United.
Mourinho has confirmed Joel Pereira against Crystal Palace, while Romero will start against Ajax in the Europa League final.
The Argentinian international has impressed when called upon this season and saved a penalty in the recent 0-0 draw with Southampton, though news of signing a new goalkeeper will put his future once again in jeopardy.
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