Report: Leeds and Everton want Manchester United stopper Sergio Romero

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According to a report from ESPN, both Everton and Leeds are keen on signing Manchester United goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, during the summer transfer window.

It is claimed that the experienced United number two is a target for Marcelo Bielsa and Carlo Ancelotti, with both clubs keen to strengthen in the goalkeeping department.

For Everton, Jordan Pickford has once again been under the microscope this term thanks to a number of errors. Leeds, on the other hand, might be looking for a more experienced head, with Kiko Casilla out of the picture and Illan Meslier still only 20-years-old.

Romero has been the long-standing number two at Old Trafford behind David De Gea. But with increasing calls for Dean Henderson to return to the club and be involved, Romero could well opt to move away.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised the stopper on numerous occasions. Indeed, back in January, the Red Devils boss highlighted Romero’s ‘great experience’, calling him ‘absolutely top’, along with the likes of Matic and Mata.

The goalkeeper currently earns around £70k-a-week at United, according to Sportrac. For Leeds, this would represent another hurdle to get over.

A quality signing but one that looks unlikely given the circumstances – TBR View

While Romero would be a quality signing for both Leeds and Everton, it’s hard to see why he would leave Man United, especially to be a potential number two again.

At United, both Henderson and De Gea won’t want to play second-fiddle, so Romero’s place their is safe. At Leeds, Meslier has impressed massively and has only just signed, while at Everton, Pickford is cemented as number one, despite the odd error.

Any move would be a big move and, arguably, deserved for Romero after he’s bided his time at Old Trafford. However, it looks unlikely, despite the emerging reports today.