Man United hold talks over Ter Stegen January move

Manchester United have held initial talks about signing Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen in the January transfer window as the club looks to add experience and cover at a position that has been unsettled since the start of the season, according to reports. The 33-year-old Germany international is recovering from back surgery and is expected to be fit again by late November, but his place at Barcelona has been in doubt after the club signed Joan García and used Wojciech Szczesny as part of their goalkeeping rotation.

United’s renewed interest in a high-profile goalkeeper comes after a summer of change in their own goalkeeping ranks. André Onana was loaned to Trabzonspor following a period of inconsistent form and early-season errors, and the club signed 23-year-old Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day. Lammens made an encouraging debut in United’s 2-0 win over Sunderland, keeping the team’s first clean sheet of the season and staking an early claim for more playing time under manager Rúben Amorim.

Reports suggest Manchester United, along with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, have made enquiries to Barcelona about ter Stegen. Clubs are said to be most...