The Verdict: Should Manchester United sign Jan Oblak?

According to ESPN, Manchester United are ‘seriously considering’ making an offer of €120m for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak this summer, which has plunged David de Gea’s future at the club in doubt – if successful, it would be a world-record fee for a keeper.

The Spanish international has made a series of errors in recent weeks for the Red Devils, during a time where his future at Old Trafford is still looking uncertain.

De Gea is still yet to agree a new contract with the 20-time Premier League champions as he bargains to earn the same wage as the club’s top earner, Alexis Sanchez, on £400,000-a-week.

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As a result, United seem to be eyeing up alternatives. However, with Sergio Romero and the promising Dean Henderson next in line to De Gea’s throne, should they even sign Oblak? Football FanCast’s writers have their say…

Matt Dawson

“I think it’s well and truly time for United to bite the bullet on De Gea, so lining up Oblak would be outstanding business. He’s easily one of the best goalkeepers in the world and given the mistakes De Gea has made recently, securing the services of another top star would go a long way to solving their defensive issues. Solskjaer has a big job on his hands to rebuild this summer but Oblak would be a phenomenal first building block.”

Ben Goodwin

“Oblak would be a tremendous waste of money for Manchester United, and that’s no slight at the player himself. He is one of best shot-stoppers on the planet if not the best, but he would cost a huge chunk of any sum received from an exit for De Gea, and there are other parts of the XI more desperate for improvement. If De Gea goes, the Red Devils would be better served moving forward with Romero and Henderson as their options in goal, freeing up funds to make the proper improvements required elsewhere in the team.”

Harry Elnaugh

“If United offload De Gea, only to blow the entire sum received for the Spaniard on Oblak, then they’re crazy. De Gea might have had a bad season but it will likely be his last. They should stick with him for another year at least as long as he wants to be there and, if not, they would be much better served going after a young shot-stopper whom Solskjaer can mould into a star in the next few years.”