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Man United have eyes on in-form Wigan Athletic goalkeeper, Sam Tickle.
Manchester United have seemingly settled on Andre Onana as their number one goalkeeper for the foreseeable future, though you get the impression that the back-up position is far from secure.
We’ve only seen Altay Bayindir start two games in almost eighteen months as a Red Devil. He’s likely growing in frustration at a lack of chances.
As a result, Erik ten Hag could have to look to bring in a new shot-stopper, with Wigan Athletic’s Sam Tickle of interest.
It’s TEAMtalk with the story. They state that United are ‘tracking’ the 22-year-old League One player, who has enjoyed an excellent start to the new season.
The 20-time Premier League champions will face fierce competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal, who are also keen on Tickle.
Boasting an incredible 70% clean sheet rate, the young Englishman is part of a Wigan back five that is solid as a rock and performing incredibly well. Tickle has made some brilliant saves to ensure that his clean sheet record stays intact.
Tickle is viewed as someone who could come in and provide ‘cover and competition’ for Onana, while he’d also boost the homegrown quota due to the fact he was born and raised in England.
The Latics are said to be ‘bracing’ themselves for a January offer for Tickle, though I would be surprised if United made a move for the goalkeeper in the mid-season window.
United’s finances are still pretty tight and I do not envisage a scenario where Tickle is being let go on the cheap. I’d be surprised if INEOS sanctioned a sizable amount of money to bring in a back-up goalkeeper in January. this feels like a move with the summer window in mind.
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