Manchester United 'slap price tag on goalkeeper wanted by Aston Villa' plus other transfer rumours

Manchester United goalkeeper Matej Kovar will cost around £6million to buy, according to reports.

Aston Villa are said to be chasing the 23-year-old, who won the Czech title with Sparta Prague last year. He was linked with a move back to his homeland before a move fell through.

SPORT now claims United have set their benchmark for the shot-stopper, who is yet to make his senior debut since coming through the academy ranks. The likes of Spanish club Cadiz have also been linked with Kovar, who impressed during his 90 minutes in last month's friendly against Lyon.

It's uncertain whether United would allow Kovar to leave on a permanent deal or a loan move, albeit it's not thought the shot-stopper is invovled in Erik ten Hag's plans this season either way.

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Meanwhile, Turkish outlet Hurriyet says Galatasaray will try to land Fred by the end of the week. The midfielder is of interest to Fulham too, although links with a Super Lig switch have been most prevalent in recent weeks.

The report says Fred has already approved an exit to Galatasaray but the club are yet to meet the fee demands of United. It claims Fred could go for as little as £8.5m, half of what United originally priced the Brazilian at.

Negotiations are set to pick up pace in the coming days, it adds. Such exits would fuel United’s chase of Sofyan Amrabat, who will be targeted if there is enough in the bank for his transfer.

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The transfer window is in full swing and United have already got their hands on two players, with Mason Mount and Andre Onana through the door at Old Trafford and