Manchester United is actively contemplating a summer acquisition of Lucas Chevalier after assessing the financial requirements for the Lille goalkeeper. The club is also optimistic about two key factors that may facilitate his signing.
New manager Ruben Amorim has faced significant challenges in his initial months, quickly realizing that the Manchester United team he took over from Erik ten Hag requires substantial changes to compete for the highest honors in football once again. Nevertheless, a resounding victory against Real Sociedad on Thursday propelled the Red Devils into the Europa League quarter-finals, igniting hopes that the 2024/25 season could conclude positively.
Despite this progress, Amorim recognizes that a demanding summer lies ahead. Together with technical director Jason Wilcox and recruitment director Christopher Vivell, he will need to make several difficult decisions regarding the composition of the squad for the upcoming season.
One position that is particularly vulnerable is that of the goalkeeper. Andre Onana was brought in two summers ago to succeed David De Gea, but his inconsistent performances at Old Trafford, marked by several notable errors, suggest that a change may be imminent.
Reports indicate that Chevalier is the primary target for United’s transfer committee. The Lille goalkeeper has displayed exceptional form this season, and without his remarkable efforts, the team’s eventual 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round of 16 could have been far more severe. The 23-year-old made four incredible saves in the first half, thwarting numerous Dortmund attacks, and his outstanding performances have earned him a spot in the France national team.
According to Givemesport, scouts from United are monitoring Chevalier, who is characterized in their report as one of the “world’s top goalkeepers.” It has now been reported that there is increasing optimism regarding the possibility of finalizing a deal, following Amorim’s understanding of the terms related to a potential summer transfer.
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United are not the only club to have shown interest in the 23-year-old goalkeeper. He has previously attracted attention from both Manchester City and Barcelona during the January transfer window, although neither club made a formal offer.
Additionally, reports from France indicate that Chelsea is also pursuing him, despite the club’s ongoing reliance on Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, neither of whom has performed exceptionally well. PSG’s coach, Luis Enrique, is another admirer, particularly as Gianluigi Donnarumma’s contract is set to expire in the summer of 2026.
Newcastle has also been linked with a potential interest.
Due to the significant demand for his services, GMS reports that Lille is firm in their stance that the goalkeeper will command a substantial transfer fee, setting an asking price of €40 million (£33.7 million, $43.6 million).
However, with only two years remaining on his contract, it is suggested that an offer at that price could persuade Lille to consider a sale.
Moreover, the goalkeeper’s current salary of just £20,000 per week makes Lille susceptible to the possibility of him seeking a transfer, especially given the potential for a much higher wage in the Premier League.
In light of this information, the GMS report indicates that United will continue to keep a close watch on Chevalier in the coming months, following what they described as a private discussion regarding the potential sale of Onana in the summer.
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In the meantime, Manchester United is also aiming to acquire a new striker, and it has come to our attention that Amorim has received approval to pursue a reunion with Viktor Gyokeres this summer.
Nevertheless, any potential transfer is complicated, as sources from TEAMtalk have pointed out two significant obstacles that must be navigated to secure his signature.
On another note, Bruno Fernandes, who has been a standout player for United, has confirmed that he turned down a substantial offer to leave Old Trafford last summer. Given his crucial role for the Red Devils this season and his impressive performance in European competitions, Amorim and his team will be relieved that he chose to remain. While it may be premature to label him a legend, he certainly ranks among the modern greats at Old Trafford.
Conversely, there are indications that Kobbie Mainoo may be on the verge of leaving, with reports suggesting that one of the world’s top clubs has identified the young talent as a potential target for the summer, with a significant transfer fee being discussed.
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