Man Utd transfer blow as goalkeeper Yann Sommer agrees Bayern Munich deal, leaving De Gea set for new contract
MANCHESTER UNITED’S hopes of signing Yann Sommer appear all-but over with goalkeeper set to sign for Bayern Munich.
The Red Devils want to sign a goalkeeper with David de Gea‘s Old Trafford future in doubt.
AFPYann Sommer is set to sign for Bayern Munich[/caption]
They’ve already bought in Jack Butland this window, but he’s arrived to provide cover for De Gea.
And they’re still looking for a potential replacement for the Spaniard.
Ahead of January, United were targeting a move for Sommer, who’s entered the final year of his Borussia Monchengladbach terms, while they’re also being linked with Brentford man David Raya.
Sommer would have been able to sign a pre-contract at Old Trafford this month.
But he’s now on the verge of signing for Bayern Munich.
According to SPORT1, the Switzerland international has agreed a deal with the Bundesliga leaders.
And he’s undergoing his medical in Munich today ahead of penning a contract until 2025.
Sommer will cost the German giants £7m, but the fee could rise to more than £8m if Bayern win the Champions League.
HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL
His imminent departure will see him end a nine-year stay with Monchengladbach, which has seen him make more than 300 appearances.
The 33-year-old’s final outing for the club looks to have been the German Cup defeat at Darmstadt 98 in October with an ankle problem keeping him out for the last three months.
