Preparedness of Manchester United for Attaining Benfica's Goalkeeper's Services
Odysseas Vlachodimos, the Greek goalkeeper currently playing for Benfica, has caught the eye of Manchester United. The Premier League giants are reportedly interested in signing him as a potential replacement for their current number one, David de Gea.
Vlachodimos joined Benfica in July 2018 from Panathinaikos for a fee of 2.4 million euros. Since then, he has played a total of 225 games for the Portuguese club, conceding 217 goals and keeping a clean sheet in 94 games. According to Transfermarkt experts, his current estimated value stands at 16 million euros. However, a more concrete figure can be found in a report from March 2023, which states that Vlachodimos' contract with Benfica includes a release clause of €60 million.
Manchester United's interest in Vlachodimos has been confirmed, but no specific negotiation price range or offer has been disclosed yet. Given the €60 million release clause and typical negotiation practices, the price range for Vlachodimos' transfer to Manchester United is expected to be near this figure, unless Benfica decides to lower their demands.
While Manchester United is considering Vlachodimos as a backup goalkeeper in case David de Gea leaves, it's worth noting that Benfica has already secured a suitable replacement for Vlachodimos by signing Anatoly Trubin from Shakhtar Donetsk.
There have been reports of disagreements between Vlachodimos and Benfica's head coach, Roger Schmidt, which could potentially influence his decision to seek a move. Benfica is not expected to strongly oppose Vlachodimos' departure, and the club is reportedly willing to negotiate for him within the range of his estimated value.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in David de Gea, should he decide to leave Manchester United. The future of both goalkeepers remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the potential transfer of Odysseas Vlachodimos to Manchester United is a developing story worth keeping an eye on.
Odysseas Vlachodimos' potential transfer to Manchester United could shake up European-leagues, particularly the Premier League, given his impressive performance in the Portuguese club Benfica. With a reported release clause of €60 million and Benfica's willingness to negotiate around his estimated value, a move for the Greek goalkeeper could be in the works.
