Manchester United are reportedly in talks to sign promising 21-year-old River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltran, with an asking price of around £13 million being quoted.
The young Argentine international is seen as a significant prospect with the potential for a bright future at a top European club. Manchester United have apparently made concrete inquiries about securing his services.
ESPN Argentina, with translations provided by Sport Witness, initially reported United's interest. A new update from TyC Sports now suggests that the Red Devils could secure the highly-rated youngster for approximately £13 million, as he is widely expected to depart River Plate soon.
Beltran could represent a realistic and affordable signing for Manchester United as they plan for the future. Currently, Senne Lammens is the first-choice goalkeeper, performing well after replacing the expensive Andre Onana. However, the club might be looking for a top young talent to provide competition and secure the position long-term.
While Beltran appears to fit the profile, it's likely other major clubs will also be interested in the talented goalkeeper. Some might argue that focusing on strengthening other areas, like the defense, could be a more immediate priority for United before investing in competition for Lammens.
