‘What a trash signing’: Man United fans slam the move for Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka
Manchester United fans have again voiced their frustrations at the club’s transfer policy after it emerged that the Premier League giants are attempting to bring Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to Old Trafford.
United boss Erik ten Hag was keen to bring Frankfurt shot-stopper Kevin Trapp to Manchester this summer but saw those attempts turned down with the keeper instead opting to stay in Germany.
Attention therefore has turned to Dubravka as Ten Hag attempts to add a keeper to his squad and rival current number one David de Gea, despite letting Dean Henderson leave on loan with Nottingham Forest.
Martin Dubravka (pictured) has been linked with a summer move to Manchester United
The Newcastle United goalkeeper is would provide competition for Spaniard David de Gea
The 33-year-old missed Newcastle’s Carabao Cup tie at Tranmere on Wednesday with the official word from the club insisting that Dubravka was ill.
The Magpies may be willing to let their keeper leave after Nick Pope cemented his place in Eddie Howe’s side after his summer move. But some Man United supporters aren’t pleased at the thought of the goalkeeper making his way to Manchester.
David de Gea could see his place as United’s number one come under threat this season
The club’s transfer strategy has been slammed by fans during the window with United chiefs securing just three signings since Ten Hag took over and have appeared to flip-flop between targets as they make a mad scramble to add late reinforcements to their struggling side.
Frustrated fans of the fabled club have headed online to make their feelings heard, with some blasting officials as being ‘clueless clowns’.
This Manchester United supporter aimed his feelings towards transfer chiefs at the club
One supporter insisted that United have ‘zero footballing people making decisions’ in a dig aimed at those responsible for negotiating transfers, most notably John Murtough and Richard Arnold.
This fan suggested that a move for Dubravka is another ‘incredible goalkeeper link’
‘Back in the bargain bin’: One fan is not impressed with a move for the Newcastle keeper
Another fan suggested that the club have been linked with some ‘incredible goalkeepers’ during the transfer window as De Gea’s position in goal becomes under threat, but further went on to add ‘not in a good way’ after Dubravka was linked with a move.
A 2-1 home win over arch rivals Liverpool on Monday evening lifted the mood around Old Trafford after a dismal start to the new Premier League season. But this has only allowed the club to head ‘back into the bargain bin’ for players suggested another critic.
This supporter feels that Dubravka would be a ‘shocking target’ for the club this summer
While another fan echoed previous sentiments as they labelled Dubravka as a ‘trash signing’
Other complaints hit straight to the point with one disdained fan labelling Dubravka as a ‘trash signing’ and another stating that the Slovakian is an ‘awful target even on loan’.
The transfer window for Premier League clubs slams shut on September 1.
