With both Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir struggling for form in the Premier League last season, Manchester United have seriously considered bringing in another goalkeeper this summer.
However, any new arrival would likely have required one of their current keepers to depart, something that has not yet materialised.
Even so, United remain active in the market and continue to explore potential options.
Earlier in the window, the club were linked with Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, valued at around £20 million.
Despite his youth, the Belgian has impressed with his performances and is seen as a player capable of challenging Onana for the starting spot.
United then shifted their attention towards Gianluigi Donnarumma, the PSG keeper who appears set to leave Paris this summer after the arrival of Lucas Chevalier.
While Donnarumma would command a larger fee, his world class pedigree and experience at the highest level made him an attractive option to strengthen United’s defence.
In recent weeks, though, the pursuit has cooled.
Donnarumma’s wage demands may be beyond the limits of the INEOS wage structure, making a deal increasingly unlikely.
However, there are still goalkeeping options available on the market this summer.
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AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has just one year left on his contract with the Italian club, and his future remains uncertain.
He was linked with Chelsea earlier in the summer, but the London side opted to stick with Robert Sanchez rather than pay for the Frenchman.
Maignan is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, not only for his shot-stopping but also for his exceptional ability with the ball at his feet.
His distribution is among the finest in Europe, making him a perfect fit for teams looking to build from the back.
For United, who struggled with consistency in goal last season, Maignan represents an intriguing alternative to Gianluigi Donnarumma.
With his contract running down, his current market value is around 22 million pounds, making him a potential bargain and a realistic upgrade to Andre Onana.
