Olaleye Idowu
Premier League club, Manchester United, are prepared to submit an offer to sign John Victor from Botafogo to replace injured goalkeeper, Andre Onana.
The Red Devils have already held talks to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez this summer, and the Argentine is keen on a move to Old Trafford.
But Ruben Amorim’s side isn’t prepared to meet Aston Villa’s £40m asking price for Martinez.
As a result, Man United are in the summer market for a new goalkeeper because of Onana’s inconsistent displays since joining the club in 2023 from Inter Milan.
Onana will also miss Man United’s pre-season campaign because of a hamstring injury he picked up recently.
The Cameroon shot-stopper is also a doubt for Man United’s Premier League opener against Arsenal in August.
However, according to Goal Brazil, Man United have now told Botafogo that they are willing to trigger the £6m release clause in Victor’s contract.
The report added that the Brazilian club is already preparing for Victor’s departure from the team as they have identified Atletico Mineiro’s Matheus Mendes as his potential replacement.
