Manchester United could potentially express interest in signing Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid if Sheikh Jassim takes over the club, as reported by Defensa Central.
The Red Devils are rumoured to be preparing an €80 million offer for the 31-year-old goalkeeper. Courtois would also be offered a lucrative contract as part of the deal.
The Belgian keeper has established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the world over the past decade. After impressing on loan at Atletico Madrid and excelling at Chelsea, Real Madrid signed him in 2018.
Since then, the 31-year-old has been a key player for Madrid, often standing out even when the team faces difficulties.
Courtois has recorded an impressive 91 clean sheets in 230 appearances for the club. However, there are suggestions that he could be considering a move to United in the future.
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The Red Devils are looking to sign a goalkeeper during the upcoming summer transfer window. There have been reports suggesting that David de Gea would extend his contract with the club, but negotiations have been progressing slowly, and his current deal is set to expire soon.
Recent rumours indicate that United will pursue a goalkeeper regardless of de Gea’s contract situation and aim to acquire a top-class shot-stopper if he departs.
Among the goalkeepers linked to United are David Raya and Courtois, with the latter being a potential target if Sheikh Jassim’s bid to take over the club is successful.
In such a scenario, United is said to be willing to offer €80 million to Real Madrid for Courtois, along with a lucrative €20 million-a-year contract for the 31-year-old.
The potential takeover of United by Sheikh Jassim and the subsequent pursuit of the Madrid star is generating huge excitement among football fans.
The outcome of the ownership change and the feasibility of the transfer deal will be captivating to observe.
