Manchester United are pushing ahead with plans to secure key reinforcements this summer, as they aim to provide Ruben Amorim with a serious rebuild.
Matheus Cunha’s arrival from Wolves has a formality wrapped up fairly smoothly.
While Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is set to join too, with a medical set to take place.
However, Amorim will deep down be hoping for reinforcements in goal, with persistent concerns around Andre Onana.
The Cameroon star himself faces a huge obstacle in order to depart United.
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One area the club has prioritised is the goalkeeper position.
However, with financial restrictions limiting United’s ability to splash out on a big-money replacement, the club have also been exploring low-cost, homegrown alternatives.
Homegrown players provide much needed depth and compliance with UEFA squad rules.
Freddie Woodman had emerged as a strong contender to fill the third-choice role.
Especially with Altay Bayindir, who could still leave the club after a lack of gametime throughout the 2024/25 season.
But according to The Times’ Paul Joyce on X, Liverpool are now close to hijacking that plan.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool look set to sign Woodman on a free transfer from Preston North End.
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The 28-year-old is viewed as ideal cover for Alisson Becker and incoming goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Vítezslav Jaroa and Caoimhin Kelleher are expected to head out on loan to Ajax and Crawley Town respectively.
Crucially, Woodman qualifies as Association Trained and won’t occupy one of Liverpool’s 17 non-homegrown UEFA squad slots.
Thus, making the move even more attractive for Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
It’s another quiet blow for United, whose pragmatic rebuild under Amorim continues to face competition from domestic rivals.
Liverpool close to signing goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on free transfer from Preston North End.
Will provide cover for Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili with Jaros and Davies joining Ajax and Crawley Town on loan next season.
Woodman meets the criteria for an Association Trained…— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) June 27, 2025
