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Premier League giants Manchester United have in their team arguably the best shot stopper in world football in the form of Spain international goalkeeper David De Gea.

Below par Red Devils star
The Ex-Atletico Madrid star was unable to perform well with the Spanish national football team at the FIFA World Cup in Russia and will be looking to improve big time.

At Manchester, the club’s second choice goalie is Argentina international Sergio Romero and the South American is an experienced goalie, who has played in two FIFA World Cups for his National team – La Albiceleste.

Sam set to leave Old Trafford
As far as Jose Mourinho’s third-choice goalkeeper is concerned, Sam Johnstone is widely expected to join Premier League side West Bromwich Albion for about £6.5million and the 2013 Premier League champions are close to replacing Johnstone with Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant, who will clock 36 next year as per BBC.

As per a report by Mirror Sport, the Red Devils bid of around £6.5million has reportedly been accepted by the relegated side and now the veteran safe hand is ready to complete a switch to Old Trafford.

Lee Grant has featured in over 500 matches in his playing career and he has enough experience to be a good deputy for David De Gea and Sergio Romero.

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