David De Gea, the Premier League Golden Glove winner from previous season, was free to depart Manchester United, and Andre Onana was recruited from Inter Milan to take his position.

The international goalkeeper from Cameroon has had ordinary performances in the first two league games, and now the Red Devils are reportedly interested in Odysseas Vlachodimos.

Fabrizio Romano claimed last night that the Old Trafford club is attempting to entice the 29-year-old custodian, who is anticipated to leave Benfica this summer.

According to the Italian journalist, Dean Henderson, United’s backup custodian, may decide to leave the club for Palace or Forest and be replaced by the Greek international.

Vlachodimos is ready to join Man Utd, but they may have to activate the £51.2 million (60 million euros) release clause to get him from the Portuguese champions.

The 33-cap star started every league game for the Eagles when they won Liga Nos last season, but after the opening match this year, things have changed.

In their opening league match, Benfica fell to Boavista 3-2, and manager Roger Schmidt publicly criticised Vlachodimos.

The custodian was not even on the team at the weekend’s game against Estrela, and according to the latest issue of O Jogo, he is prepared to leave the team before the transfer market shuts the following week.

In all honesty, Man Utd won’t spend £51.2m on a backup custodian who will turn 30 in April 2024 after spending £47.2m on Onana.

The current contract of Vlachodimos, who has played for Benfica in more than 200 games, expires in 2027. How much should Ten Hag bid, in your opinion, to retain his services?