According to reports, Real Madrid rejected Manchester United’s first bid of €15 million for goalkeeper Andriy Lunin as the Red Devils look for alternatives to a desperate Premier League star. In his second season at Old Trafford, Cameroon international Andre Onana made several blunders; therefore, the Red Devils are looking for a successor.
According to a report that surfaced last week, manager Ruben Amorim has made the decision to trust Onana in spite of his patchy performances from the previous season. He has informed the board that he intends to use him as a vital component of his project and has not considered any other options.
Lunin has made 62 appearances for Real Madrid thus far in his career, recording 22 clean sheets. Thibaut Courtois is ahead of the 26-year-old, who is Madrid’s second-choice goalie.
Real Madrid, however, rejected this figure right away. Curiously, Real Madrid believes Lunin can play a key role and values him at between €20 and €25 million. He is a potential long-term starter for Los Blancos as well as a competent backup for any other team.
Madrid reject €15m offer from Man United for Lunin
Even though Lunin’s contract with Real Madrid was extended, both parties agreed that his role will be reassessed at the conclusion of the current campaign.
The ultimate decision will rely on how Real Madrid intends to handle its goalkeeping hierarchy, especially because Thibaut Courtois is now healthy and prepared to return as first choice, even though he has stated a desire to stay and battle for his spot.
Reports state that Manchester United has not yet moved past preliminary conversations with Lunin’s agent, Jorge Mendes.
As they get ready to sell Mike Maignan to Chelsea, AC Milan is keeping a careful eye on the issue. If that agreement is finalized, the Italian team might also bid for Lunin.
After the Club World Cup is over, Lunin is anticipated to speak with Real Madrid’s management directly. The Ukrainian is likely to stay if the team can guarantee him enough playing time or a clear path to eventually become the starting number one. But the likelihood of that occurring is very low.
