Manchester United’s current situation with the goalkeeping department remains a bit uncertain at the present moment.
Long-term No 1David de Geahas announced his departure from the club after 12 long years and the club are currently close to agreeing a fee with Inter Milan forAndre Onana.
But it is still to be announced which has meantDean HєɴԀerson‘s potential move to Nottingham Forest is yet to be completed. The academy graduate would only stay if he is guaranteed to be the starter.
United’s dicey goalkeeper situation
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But it wasMatej Kovar, who played the second-half, who was the more impressive of the two. He had a lot more touches of the ball and looked assured while playing out from the back.
The 23-year-oldwon the league for Sparta Praguelast season while on loan and they would like the goalkeeper back for the next campaign as well.
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Sparta Prague’s sporting director Tomáš Rosicky, formerly of Arsenal, wants United to decide fast otherwise they are prepared to move on to other targets.
Sparta Prague want Kovar answer
“Yes, Matej’s return is still in play. Of course, we would be very happy if Matej was still here with us,” Rosicky was quoted as saying byclub media.
“But everything has its limits, and we cannot wait forever. If Matej doesn’t come, another goalkeeper will sign.”
Kovar has shown glimpses of his undoubted potential but whether he will be content with staying on as the reserve goalkeeper remains a doubt.
The Czech Republic international has spoken out in the pastabout his desire to returnto Prague and unless Ten Hag promises him a more prominent role, an exit whether it is on loan or permanently, remains the most likely outcome.
