Manchester United have started talks to sign Rangers’ goalkeeper Robby McCrorie to provide competition for number one Andre Onana.The Scot has communicated his desire to depart from Ibrox after former Red Devils’ goalkeeper Jack Butland arrived in Glasgow. Butland has secured the position of the first-choice keeper for the current season, leaving McCrorie to reconsider his immediate future. Now, the 25-year-old McCrorie might find himself moving in the opposite direction to Butland. Manchester United has started negotiations over the past few days.The Premier League preview: Chills, literal chills!It’s been revealed that Hull City and the reigning Polish champions Rakow have also shown an interest in acquiring McCrorie’s services. Rangers have placed a valuation of $1.3 million on him. In the upcoming weeks, McCrorie will likely have multiple potential suitors as he seeks to advance in his career after a couple of frustrating seasons with the team he’s been a fan of since childhood.Getting the job nice and early to get the job nice and lateMcCrorie has shown his skills when given the opportunity and, as of last October, he extended his contract with Ibrox, aiming to secure the position of the first-choice goalkeeper. However, given the addition of Butland, he’s now reconsidering his choices and intends to depart from Rangers before the end of the transfer window.In the previous season, there was interest from Manchester United, and manager Erik Ten Hag might now consider pursuing McCrorie as he evaluates his choices for the goalkeeping position. Manchester United completed a $60 million transfer for Inter Milan’s goalkeeper Onana after the departure of David de Gea. However, uncertainty remains regarding the other positions in the squad.Hull City, Manchester United, and Polish champions Rakow Częstochowa are all reportedly interested in signing Rangers keeper Robby McCrorie.Not sure City will beat Manchester United to a signing but who knows!😂(@Daily_Record) #hcafc pic.twitter.com/ZOhEBPfaAr— Hull City News🇹🇷 (@HullCityStats) August 11, 2023 Tom Heaton, who is the third-choice keeper, will be absent during the initial weeks of the season due to an injury sustained in training. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest is still interested in signing Dean Henderson, and Matej Kovar is anticipated to join Bayer Leverkusen.This situation could potentially create an opportunity for McCrorie to move to Old Trafford. Rangers have expressed their willingness to not impede his departure, recognizing the emotional significance of such a move for him.
