Man Utd have crazy idea of signing Sevilla star Yassine Bounou as back-up goalkeeper

Manchester United have a crazy idea of signing Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou as a deputy to Andre Onana.

The Red Devils confirmed the arrival of Onana from Inter Milan earlier today. The Cameroonian star is expected to be an undisputed starter under manager Erik ten Hag.

United could now spend on a back-up keeper with Dean Henderson likely to leave, and TuttoMercatoWeb claim that the club are eyeing an ambitious move for Bounou.

A deal is currently ‘difficult’ to pull off as the Moroccan may not want to play second fiddle to Onana, but the Italian outlet insist that it is ‘not impossible’ to persuade him over a transfer.

United unlikely to land Bounou this summer
The 32-year-old has been a key player for Sevilla, but he lost his place to Marko Dmitrovic during the back end of the 2022/23 league season under manager Jose Mendilibar.

However, he remained a regular starter in the Europa League and made the difference in the final, saving two penalties in the shoot-out victory over Roma.

Bounou is now eyeing a club where he can play regularly. Sevilla, who are facing financial issues, are prepared to sell him for a fee of around €20 million.

The Moroccan would be a superb signing for the back-up role behind Onana but in our opinion, it is highly unlikely that United will spend €20m on him.

Bounou is still in the prime of his goalkeeping career, and he may also prefer another team where he has assured playing time throughout the season.

Hence, we simply don’t see a deal happening. The speculation is probably agent-driven. United’s name is being used to attract bids for the shot-stopper.