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Manchester United are reportedly considering signing Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor.
Andre Onana has carried out nicely this season however has confronted criticism following his mistake-strewn shows in United’s current matches in opposition to Viktoria Plzen and Nottingham Forest.
There have been rumours that Onana’s deputy, Altay Bayindir might be on his method out of the membership looking for common first-team soccer. If he leaves, the Turkey worldwide will should be changed, to make sure United keep ample depth within the goalkeeping division.
That is the place Victor is available in.
In response to Soccer Insider, United and Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur are each within the Botafogo shot-stopper.
Victor has emerged on the radar of a number of high European golf equipment following his distinctive performances for Botafogo this season, the place he performed a pivotal function of their historic double triumph within the home league and the Copa Libertadores.
His heroics earned him the award of Greatest Goalkeeper in each the Copa Libertadores and Brasileiro. The 6ft 5in participant has been dubbed the “greatest participant within the nation.”
Victor’s agent, Pedro Gutierrez, instructed Soccer Insider, “I’ve had many telephone calls from golf equipment in Europe enquiring about John and that’s no shock after what he has achieved with Botafogo.”
“There was curiosity from golf equipment in England, Germany, Portugal and elsewhere, however John would favor to play in the very best league on this planet – the Premier League.”
It’s understood that the 28-year-old is keen to observe within the footsteps of fellow countrymen Ederson (Manchester Metropolis) and Alisson (Liverpool).
Gutierrez added, “John would really like the chance to emulate these two and turn into the newest Brazilian goalkeeper to showcase his skills within the Premier League.”
It’s thought {that a} charge of £20 million is likely to be sufficient to get a deal for Victor over the road.
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