Man Utd ‘working on free transfer for Switzerland keeper Yann Sommer’ raising doubts over David De Gea’s future

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to bring in Yann Sommer on a free transfer, according to reports.

Sommer is currently at Borussia Monchengladbach, but can leave the club on a free transfer when is contract expires in the summer.

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Yann Sommer and Switzerland crashed out of the World Cup round of 16, losing 6-1 to Portugal[/caption]

Reports are suggesting that Erik ten Hag has is eyes set on Sommer and will look to add him to his list of goalkeepers in the summer.

And the 33-year old would be able to sign a pre-contract with Manchester United from January 1.

ESPN say United are currently working on the deal during the World Cup break.

Sommer’s arrival could mean that David De Gea will be shown the exit door at Old Trafford.

The Spaniard has been with United since 2011 and is the side’s current longest serving player alongside Phil Jones.

The Red Devils signed Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka on loan at the start of the season, but he is expected to return to the North East once his deal ends.

Dean Henderson is also at United’s disposal, but is currently out on loan at Premier League side Nottingham Forest.

Henderson is expected to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season as there is no buy option for Forest in his contract.

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There has been much speculation around the future of De Gea as he was left out of Spain’s World Cup side after struggling to adapt to Ten Hag’s style of play.

Sommer was part of Switzerland’s campaign in Qatar, but conceded a whopping six goals in his side’s thrashing to Portugal which saw the Swiss exit the tournament in the round of 16.

The Bundesliga shot-stopper has managed 335 appearances for Monchengladbach, keeping an impressive 90 clean sheets during his tenure.