According to a report from Fichajes, Aston Villa and Manchester City are both looking to reinforce the goalkeeping position this summer and have their eyes set on Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin. Both clubs are willing to battle Turkish giants Galatasaray for the signature of the Ukrainian shot-stopper.
Lunin made a name for himself Zorya Lugansk. His performances had put him on the radar of multiple top clubs but Real Madrid won the race for his signature. He has been a part of the Los Blancos setup since 2018 but has only had limited game time.
While he was out on loan in the initial years, he has been a more than capable cover for Thibaut Courtois in recent seasons. Last season after the Belgian international suffered serious injury, he came into the XI and made the most out of the opportunity.
The 26-year-old played a massive part in Real Madrid’s Champions League and La Liga triumph. But with Courtois back fit, Lunin has been reduced to only 12 appearances this season. He seeks regular game time something that he is unlikely to get at Santiago Bernabeu.
Multiple clubs are aware of his situation and they have been keeping tabs on him. Aston Villa, Manchester City and Galatasaray are all keen on signing him and are ready to offer him a prominent role in their team.
The Birmingham-based club are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper as Emiliano Martinez’s future has been up in the air. He has some lucrative offers from the Middle East and if he decides to move to Saudi Arabia, Unai Emery will certainly need a world-class shot-stopper to ensure they continue their growth as a team.
Lunin has all the qualities to succeed at Villa and they have him as a priority target for the summer. Meanwhile, City are also keen on his signature amidst uncertainty around the future of Ederson and Stefan Ortega. The duo could part ways with Pep Guardiola’s team and they are looking at the Real Madrid goalkeeper to come in as an ideal replacement.
He is a perfect fit for their project thanks to his age, his experience at the highest level and his potential. While both clubs have initiated a move for the Ukrainian goalkeeper, they will have to battle it out with Galatasaray.
The Turkish giants are always on the lookout for quality players available in Europe. They have been tracking Lunin for months now and are now ready to make a move. While a formal offer hasn’t been made just yet, they do have clear intentions of signing him and making him their new number one.
