If reports in the media are anything to go by then Manchester United are ready to make Jack Butland their first signing of the January transfer window.
As per The Telegraph today (news image provided below), with Martin Dubravka returning to Newcastle following his loan spell, Man Utd are close to signing Jack Butland.
According to talkSPORT, the Red Devils considered bringing Dean Henderson back from Nottingham Forest but they are now set to sign Butland from the Eagles.
The 29-year-old star’s current deal with Palace will expire in 6 months, therefore, United are looking to pay a very low fee to get his signing done this month.
The 20-time English champions lured Dubravka from the magpies in the summer transfer window.
The 33-year-old veteran made two appearances in the League Cup under the management of Dutch coach, Erik ten Hag, but has now returned to Tyneside.
Jack Butland, who earns around £35,000 a week, has not made a single appearance in the current campaign for Patrick Vieira’s side due to a fracture finger.
In fact, in the past three seasons, he has mainly warmed the bench and made just 18 appearances in all competitions for Crystal Palace.
The 9-capped international has got ample experience under his belt but do you think he is a good enough back-up goal keeper to push David De Gea?
Jack Butland set to join Manchester United after loan agreement with Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland is set for a medical with Manchester United today before completing a loan move to the club.
The Red Devils have moved quickly to secure a replacement for Martin Dubravka, who was recalled by Newcastle United last week.
Butland, 29, was once tipped to become England’s long-term number one but he suffered a devastating ankle injury in 2016 that kept him out for over a year.
The former England ace has six months left on his deal at Selhurst Park and the Eagles have agreed to let him join United on loan for the rest of the season.
Jack Butland is set to join Manchester United(Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
The Red Devils had considered Butland last summer before agreeing to sign Dubravka.
Dubravka has returned to Newcastle (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Erik ten Hag had explored the option of recalling Dean Henderson from his loan at Nottingham Forest but the club decided it was not in his long-term interests.
But the Athletic report that Butland has agreed to join the Red Devils and will undergo a medical in the north-west today.
Butland retains a property in the Manchester area after keeping the property he lived in during his time at Stoke City.
Source: thefaithfulmufc.com; metro.co.uk
