There’s a growing sense of urgency at Manchester United over the looming overhaul of their goalkeeping department.
Andre Onana remains the club’s No 1, but beyond him, major uncertainty clouds the future of the Cameroonian and his understudies.
Tom Heaton, who turns 39 this year, could still sign a short-term contract extension, while Altay Bayindir continues to attract interest from clubs abroad and may not be part of Ruben Amorim’s plans next season.
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The club are also looking to raise funds this summer, and Radek Vitek — who spent last season out on loan in Austria — could be sold as part of a broader reshuffle.
With so many moving parts behind the scenes, Manchester United may be forced to take a different stance on one of their most promising young talents.
Young goalkeeper Elyh Harrison, who has trained regularly with the first team in recent months, is now at the centre of internal discussions at Carrington.
While fans might be more familiar with Hubert Graczyk from training photos, insiders confirm Graczyk is viewed as a training keeper only and not a first-team option.
Elyh Harrison, in contrast, is highly rated by both the academy coaches and first-team staff — including goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital, who has taken a particular interest in his development.
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Initially expected to head out on loan, Harrison may now be kept around to serve as backup at Old Trafford next season, as per the Daily Mail.
Sources within the club suggest the current feeling is that he’s more likely to stay than leave, especially if Bayindir departs and a new senior goalkeeper isn’t signed in time.
If he is loaned out, United could explore a split-loan plan — one that would see him start the season in League Two before stepping up to League One later in the campaign.
Staffers have even compared his trajectory to that of Dean Henderson, whose multiple loans helped shape him into a Premier League-ready keeper.
The final decision may rest on how quickly United can reshape the squad, but Harrison’s stock is clearly rising fast.
