Man Utd scouts watch Yann Sommer after David de Gea blunders but face transfer rejection and could turn to Tim Krul
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MANCHESTER UNITED are homing in on a move for Switzerland international keeper Yann Sommer — as they look for a safe pair of hands.
United scouts watched the experienced Sommer claim a clean sheet for Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday night.
Sommer, 33, is emerging as the top candidate to provide competition for faltering No 1 David de Gea.
But it will be hard to tempt him to sign as cover when he needs to play to stay in the national side.
The Red Devils would have to convince Sommer he would play in enough games to make the move worthwhile for him.
The Old Trafford vacancy is proving a nightmare to fill with United even considering Norwich’s Tim Krul, 34, as a No 2 option.
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Watford’s Austrian international goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann, 28, is also a live alternative — but Sommer seems to be the hot choice right now.
Meanwhile, United’s 21-year-old James Garner — who has never started a Premier League game for them — is of interest to Tottenham, Leeds and Southampton.
But none are willing to meet the £14million price-tag the Red Devils have slapped on the midfielder, who has been loaned out three times.
Erik ten Hag’s club are willing to let him go despite turning down previous offers this summer with Aston Villa and Newcastle also interested.
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While Manchester United are desperate to bring in new faces before the window closes, they also have the looming fixture with bitter rivals Liverpool.
They go into the match at Old Trafford on the back of two defeats.