With Tom Heaton the only other option between the sticks should De Gea suffer an injury, Ten Hag had previously requested the budget for a second-choice keeper be increased.
Manchester United have reportedly identified three Chelsea fringe players to sign as their desperate search for an attacker continues. Man United manager,
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United sit bottom of the Premier League with a goal difference of minus five after two defeats from their opening two fixtures including Saturday s 4-0 drubbing at Brentford.
It has been a disastrous start to the Dutchman s helm at the club both on and off the field, with their lack of signings on top of the club being bottom of the Premier League after his opening two games.