Manchester United have confirmed the signing of teenage goalkeeper Kit Margetson, becoming Michael Carrick's fifth summer arrival at Old Trafford. The 20-year-old former Swansea City starlet joins as a free agent after his contract with the Swans expired last month.
Kit Margetson Confirmed
Margetson spent last season on loan at Connah's Quay Nomads in the Cymru Premier, helping the Welsh side qualify for European competition. He kept 10 clean sheets in 34 appearances. The goalkeeper has also earned youth international caps for Wales and made his Under-21s debut against Belarus in March.
A club statement read: "Manchester United have agreed the signing of exciting young goalkeeper Kit Margetson, subject to registration. The 20-year-old was most recently at Swansea City, a club he’d been with since under-15s. Last season, he had his first taste of senior football on loan at Connah's Quay Nomads and kept 10 clean sheets in 34 appearances, helping the Welsh side to qualify for European competition. Margetson has also earned youth international caps for Wales and made his Under-21s debut against Belarus in March. Everyone at United would like to welcome Kit to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future."
Margetson is the second goalkeeper to join United this summer, following Karl Darlow who arrived as a free agent from Leeds to serve as experienced backup to Senne Lammens. Meanwhile, Andre Onana has returned to Trabzonspor on loan, and both Radek Vitek and Altay Bayindir are set to leave. Other summer signings under Carrick include midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, as well as former Tottenham youngster Tynan Thompson.
Alex Scott Chase Intensifies
United could face a twist in their pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The 22-year-old featured in 37 league games as the Cherries qualified for European competition for the first time. Sky Sports Germany reports that Chelsea are considering submitting a second offer for Scott after having an initial £64m bid rejected. Bournemouth have stated the midfielder is not for sale, but Scott has given interested sides hope by rejecting a new contract.
United have also been linked with Roma's Manu Kone, Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Brighton's Carlos Baleba as the club weigh up midfield targets.
