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Manchester United has reportedly set its sights on Lazio’s Ivan Provedel, as per Footballwave. The 29-year-old has risen to prominence as one of Serie A’s top goalkeepers and has recently become a regular feature in Italy’s national team. Provedel has also gained recognition this season as the top-scoring goalkeeper worldwide.
In the Champions League group stage, Provedel made headlines by scoring a crucial last-minute goal, securing a 1-1 draw for Lazio against Atletico Madrid. His dramatic equalizer in the 96th minute was instrumental in helping Lazio advance to the Round of 16. Remarkably, this achievement marks only the third instance in Champions League history where a goalkeeper has scored from open play.
Provedel’s goal-scoring abilities are not a new phenomenon. During his loan spell at Juve Stabia in 2020, he showcased his knack for scoring by netting a late equalizer against Ascoli. Interestingly, Provedel began his football journey as a striker, tallying 27 goals for Pordenone’s youth team during the 2008/09 season before transitioning to a professional goalkeeper role.
Manchester United’s interest in Provedel hints at a possible shift in their goalkeeping strategy. Provedel, who is emerging as a strong candidate for the title of the best-scoring goalkeeper, presents a compelling option for the club.
However, Lazio’s €35 million price tag for Provedel poses a challenge for Manchester United in the January transfer window. The club may instead opt to monitor his progress with an eye on a summer move. Meanwhile, Andre Onana, who joined United from Inter Milan for €51 million (plus €4 million in bonuses), has failed to live up to expectations. Despite his outstanding Champions League performances with Inter, where he was hailed as the top ball-playing goalkeeper, Onana has struggled since arriving at Old Trafford.
His errors, particularly in Champions League losses to Galatasaray and Bayern Munich, have been glaring.
Currently, Manchester United is underperforming in the Premier League and has been knocked out of both European competitions and the League Cup.
The club’s interest in Provedel signals a concerted effort to bolster critical areas of their squad, potentially overhauling their goalkeeping setup. The upcoming summer transfer window will be a pivotal moment for United as they seek to address these issues and regain their competitive edge across all fronts.
