Manchester United target £60m Jordan Pickford as David De Gea’s replacement if Spaniard leaves Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho has been a fan of the England keeper for some time while all his staff are in the same camp
MANCHESTER UNITED will bid for Jordan Pickford to replace David De Gea.
The Spanish keeper’s Old Trafford exit looks more inevitable with each passing week as he refuses to commit to a long-term deal that has been on the table for months.
, 24, is seen as perfect replacement to fill his gloves as his displays for club and country prove he has the bottle for the big stage.
De Gea is fancied by Italian giants Juventus, who may try to buy him in the summer or wait a year until he is a free agent.
United are yet to decide whether to cash in on the Spaniard at the end of the season.
However, they are sure about who they want to come in for him.
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ERIC BAILLY is set for talks over his Manchester United future — just two years after his £30million switch from Villarreal.
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He will meet United top brass this week to discuss their plans and whether he will be sold in January.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is a fan after working with Bailly at Espanyol, as is Arsenal manager Unai Emery.
Boss Jose Mourinho has been a fan of Pickford for some time while all his staff are in the same camp.
We revealed United’s interest in February and Pickford’s reputation has soared since, with the World Cup cementing his place as England’s first choice.
Pickford signed a new deal at Everton in the summer but the chance to go to United may be too hard to resist.
