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Manchester United goal Sam Tickle has spoken out on current rumours linking him with a transfer to Outdated Trafford.
The Purple Devils have had a horrible season so far and can want important strengthening in the summertime.
One problematic place is that of goalkeeper, as Andre Onana’s type has fallen off a cliff with a sequence of high-profile errors within the worst doable moments, like within the dwelling defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion final month.
Second-choice keeper Altay Bayindir has been extra spectacular, together with placing in an exquisite show within the final spherical of the FA Cup, stopping a penalty in regular time and in addition one within the penalty shootout versus Arsenal.
However he has been linked with a transfer away from Outdated Trafford with Galatasaray reportedly excited about his providers.
United have due to this fact been linked to totally different goalkeepers reminiscent of Illan Meslier and Zion Suzuki.
Wigan Athletic’s Sam Tickle is one other keeper who’s reportedly on United’s radar and he has spoken out on the rumours.
The Every day Mail report that “Tickle’s exploits haven’t gone unnoticed, with Birmingham, Sunderland, Preston and Everton among the many golf equipment touted with an curiosity, whereas some studies have claimed Man United and Arsenal are eyeing up a transfer.”
The keeper, who boasts a 77% % save proportion and is considered one among Wigan’s best-ever academy merchandise, has additionally lately commented on hypothesis linking him with a transfer away from the Brick Neighborhood Stadium.
“It’s good to see your title linked nevertheless it doesn’t impression me. So long as I get to play soccer, I’m completely happy.”
The 22 yr outdated did admit that he has sympathies for the Purple Devils and claimed, “I’m a Man United fan however I’ve been on the membership so lengthy that I’m a Wigan fan now.”
The goalkeeper additionally recounted his aspect’s match in opposition to United in January 2024 within the FA Cup and recalled, “I acquired (Andre) Onana’s shirt and I spoke to Tom Heaton for a bit so it was a special day, particularly for me and my dad as a result of he’s a United fan as effectively.”
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