Man United looking to poach Mourinho’s ‘beastly boy’ amidst contract standoff | OneFootball

Manchester United are reportedly hoping to pounce on the thorny contract talks between Roma and Mile Svilar, and sway the latter to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils thought they had secured their goalkeeping department for years to come when they splashed £47.5 million to buy Andre Onana from Inter Milan.

However, the Cameroonian has been a nuisance for MUFC with his shaky displays between the posts and constant errors. His understudy, Altay Bayindir, hasn’t entirely impressed either.

Thereofore, most fans and observers believe that signing a new goalkeeper is absolutely imperative for the fallen Premier League, as it is essential to have a safe pair of hands between the sticks for a club yearning for a revival.

United desperate to sign a new goalkeeper

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According to Il Messaggero (via Roma Siamo Noi), United are keeping a close eye on the latest development regarding Svilar and Roma.

The Italian capital side has been working on finding an agreement with the 25-year-old on a contract renewal for several weeks now, but to no avail.

Hence, the talks may have reached a standstill, which could provide Man Utd with the perfect opportunity to launch a timely onslaught and snatch the Serbian’s services.

Nevertheless, the Italian newspaper reveals that Bayern Munich are also devising a similar plan, as they too are interested in the custodian who was named Best Serie A Goalkeeper of the 2024/25 season.

Mile Svilar yet to sign a new deal with Roma as Man Utd lurk

Svilar is an Anderlecht youth product who rose to prominence during his time at Benfica. Nevertheless, the Portuguese giants allowed him to leave as a free agent in the summer of 2022.

The shot-stopper was picked up by Roma, but he initially had to serve as an understudy for the vastly experienced Rui Patricio, before eventually usurping him with Jose Mourinho’s blessing.

The Special One was so impressed with the Svilar, he hailed him as a ‘beastly boy’ and an ‘absolute phenomenon’.

The former Benfica man was born and raised in Belgium, and represented the country in almost every age group, before declaring for Serbia at the senior level. He currently competes for a starting role with his international teammate Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who is yet another Man Utd target.