Yassine Bounou, a standout for Sevilla, could be acquired by Manchester United as a backup goalkeeper
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Manchester United has the wild idea of buying Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to serve as Andre Onana’s backup.
Onana’s transfer from Inter Milan was confirmed by the Red Devils earlier today. Under manager Erik ten Hag, the Cameroonian star is anticipated to be an unquestioned starter.
With Dean Henderson certain to leave, United may now choose to invest money on a backup goalkeeper, and according to TuttoMercatoWeb, the team is considering an ambitious move for Bounou.
Although it is ‘tough’ to complete a deal right now because the Moroccan may not want to be Onana’s understudy, the Italian outlet insists that it is ‘not impossible’ to convince him to move.
Bounou is unlikely to join United this summer.
When Jose Mendilibar took over as manager of Sevilla, the 32-year-old lost his starting position to Marko Dmitrovic toward the end of the 2022–23 league season.
Though he continued to start frequently in the Europa League, it was his two penalty saves in the shootout triumph over Roma that decided the match.
Currently, Bounou is looking for a club where he can play frequently. Sevilla, which is having financial problems, is willing to sell him for about €20 million.
The Moroccan would be a fantastic addition to the team as Onana’s backup, but it seems extremely unlikely that United will shell out €20 million for him.
While Bounou is still in the peak of his goalkeeping career, he might possibly desire to play for a different squad where he can count on getting regular playing time.
As a result, we merely do not anticipate a transaction. Most likely, the rumor is agent-driven. The shot-stopper is being sought after using United’s name as a draw.
