Manchester United are ‘closing in’ on signing free agent Thomas Strakosha, according to reporter Geoff Peters.
The 27-year-old left Lazio at the end of June after his contract ended. The Albanian international appeared 208 times for the Serie A club, keeping 62 clean sheets and earning four trophies.
Former Biancocelesti goalkeeper Silvio Proto characterized Strakosha as an ‘explosive’ stopper with ‘everything,’ and he appears to be on his way to Old Trafford.
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Peters took to Twitter on Saturday afternoon to provide an update on Strakosha. Following discussions with his agent, he indicated that United are ‘near to a deal’ for the goalkeeper, with the Albanian anticipated to fill the void left by Dean Henderson‘s loan move to Nottingham Forest.
Strakosha has been connected with a number of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, so a transfer to Old Trafford appears to be a good fit.
Although he will most certainly be second fiddle to David de Gea, the Albion keeper will offer a wealth of knowledge and experience at the top level and should be an effective backup option for the Spaniard.