Man United target Feyenoord stopper Justin Bijlow as they look for cheaper alternatives to £40m Andre Onana in the hunt to find David de Gea’s replacement
Manchester United are interested in Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow.
The Red Devils’ need for a new goalkeeper seemed to have been put on a back burner after appearing to agree a new deal with last season’s Golden Glove winner David de Gea.
However, a contract extension was reneged upon as a result of a lack of faith from his manager Erik ten Hag, and his deal at Old Trafford expired on July 1.
The club had been linked with a number of goalkeeping targets, and are now considering a move for Bijlow to fill the vacant position between the sticks.
The 25-year-old, who kept 15 clean sheets last season, is viewed as a cheaper alternative to Inter Milan’s Andre Onana, though nothing has advanced regarding a bid.
Justin Bijlow has emerged as a target for Manchester United who are searching for replacements for David de Gea
The long-standing United No 1’s contract expired on July 1 despite winning the Golden Glove in 2022-23
Bijlow was part of the Eredivisie-winning Feyenoord side of 2022-23, keeping 15 clean sheets
Onana has been linked with both United and Chelsea this summer, with both looking to freshen things up in goal, but a fee of £40million could prove too steep for Ten Hag’s side.
Officials are working with a net spend of around £100m for the entire transfer window, as a result of Financial Fair Play (FFP) constraints.
They have already agreed a £60m fee for Chelsea star Mason Mount, which will cut a decent wedge out of that war chest for this summer.
As a result, Bijlow could find himself higher up the list than he may have expected, as United look to replace the long-serving Spaniard – one of the last players in the dressing room to have won the Premier League at the club.
Bijlow is a current senior international with the Netherlands side, and has eight caps to his name, having also made up part of Louis Van Gaal’s 2022 World Cup squad in Qatar, though he failed to make an appearance.
De Gea was pictured enjoying a stylish pre-wedding celebration alongside his wife-to-be just a day before his Manchester United deal expired.
There were no signs of worries or doubts on De Gea’s part only hours before the deadline, though, with the footballer clearly making the most of the gathering.
De Gea and Garcia welcomed a large group of friends and family to the Spanish island of Menorca, with the party congregating on the rolling beach.
Andre Onana could cost the Red Devils in the region of £40million which could price them out of a move
David de Gea and his fiancee Edurne Garcia held a pre-wedding celebration in Menorca
De Gea and his partner chatted with their guests during the gathering by the rolling beaches
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