Goalkeeper misses out on Man Utd move after failed medical | OneFootball

Goalkeeper Toby Savin missed out on another chance to join Manchester United after failing a second medical this month, according to the Sun.

The Red Devils wanted to sign the 23-year-old in January when he was at League Two club Accrington Stanley following three seasons of extensive scouting.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United were also keen on Savin at the time, but Man United came the closest, only for him to fail a medical.

The ‘outstanding’ goalie left Accrington at the end of last season, and the Red Devils attempted to sign him on a free transfer.

However, Savin failed another medical this month and has since joined Shrewsbury Town in League One on a two-year deal.

A shoulder injury last term limited him to just nine appearances for Accrington, but he ended up leaving after playing 109 games for them across all competitions.

He has been one of the most promising keepers in the English Football League in recent seasons, and Man United identified him as their preferred third choice behind Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.

Tom Heaton has been heading for a coaching position for some time, while Nathan Bishop moved to Sunderland last year.

The Red Devils have moved on after Savin failed his second medical and have handed Heaton a new one-year deal with the club.

While the veteran Englishman had offers from other clubs, he has stayed with Man United for one more season.

He set to return for pre-season having been at the European Championship with England after joining the Three Lions as a training goalkeeper.

Heaton is expected to move on next summer, and the Red Devils will attempt to identify a replacement.