Man United released a young goalkeeper at the end of last season and have offered a trial to a possible replacement.
United could be about to make a new goalkeeper signing(Image: Manchester United)
Manchester United are considering the signing of trialist goalkeeper Abdulla Al-Hammadi.
Al-Hammadi was an unused substitute for the Under-21s as they drew 1-1 with Rochdale in a friendly last weekend.
The 20-year-old is currently on trial at Carrington and the club are considering offering him a deal, following the departure of Hubert Graczyk after his contract expired this summer.
Al-Hammadi was on trial with Everton in March and he kept a clean sheet for the Toffees’ U21s against Bolton Wanderers B in a test game at the newly-built Hill Dickinson Stadium.
That meant Al-Hammadi became the first goalkeeper to keep out the opposition at Everton’s new stadium. He shared photos of himself in action at the 52,888-capacity arena with the caption: “Grateful for every opportunity.”
Al-Hammadi previously played for United Arab Emirates Pro League side Al Wasl. The young stopper has captained UAE Under-18s, but now appears to be exploring opportunities in Britain.
United could offer Al-Hammadi a deal if his trial period is successful. The signing of Graczyk on a free transfer from Arsenal went slightly under the radar last summer, but he spent just a season in Manchester.
Graczyk was named in two Premier League squads against Everton and Ipswich Town last term.
The former Arsenal stopper also made a handful of appearances for the U21s.
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