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Manchester United have seemingly confirmed the signing of former Arsenal goalkeeper Hubert Graczyk, following his inclusion in tonight’s U21 matchday squad.
Earlier this month, a report covered by The Peoples Person claimed that United were set to sign Graczyk from Premier League rivals Arsenal.
It was stated that Graczyk would essentially become United’s fourth-choice goalkeeper, after Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir and the experienced Tom Heaton.
Presumably, Graczyk would become the first-choice shot-stopper for the U21s.
United have yet to officially announce the signing of Graczyk but he was peculiarly named in the club’s U21s matchday squad to face Blackburn’s U21s on Friday.
The 21-year-old has started on the bench for the Reds, with Dermot Mee receiving the nod to start between the sticks.
Manchester United u21s line up looks to confirm the signing of Hubert Graczyk.
The 21 year old keeper has been a free agent since being released from Arsenal. Has been involved at youth level for both England and Poland. #MUFC #MUAcademy pic.twitter.com/uorpSvo6yH
— The Peoples Person (@_peoplesperson_) August 30, 2024
Last term, Graczyk found playing time at Arsenal extremely hard to come by.
He had a month-long loan spell at the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign before returning to Arsenal in August.
He was part of the U21s matchday squads on just five occasions and didn’t get any taste whatsoever of the action – a surprise occurrence considering the huge role he played the season before.
It was therefore unsurprising that the player left North London as a free agent.
Graczyk lined up for England at U16, U17 and U18 levels before switching international allegiance to Poland at U19 level.
It’s important to note that there has been no official confirmation that Graczyk has signed for United. There is still a chance that his involvement against Blackburn’s U19s could be a trial before United add him to their ranks.
The Polish youngster is not the only prospect United appear to have acquired from Arsenal.
It’s thought that Erik ten Hag’s side are also about to secure the services of teen goalscoring sensation Chido Obi-Martin.
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2024-08-30 18:30:53
