Man Utd suffer transfer setback as Urawa Red Diamonds ‘plan Zion Suzuki stay’

Manchester United have been dealt a setback in Erik ten Hag’s search for a new backup goalkeeper, according to reports. Ten Hag has recruited Andre Onana as his new No 1 after David de Gea’s contract expiry, but he is said to be keen on another stopper to keep his options stocked. United completed a £47million deal for Onana earlier this month to address a problem position in the club’s current project. But there could be more movement in the goalkeeper department, with Dean Henderson’s future far from certain. Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign Henderson on a permanent deal after he impressed on loan at the City Ground last season. Meanwhile, United have already rebuffed approaches for Tom Heaton, including from newly-promoted Luton Town. Amid interest in two of the Red Devils’ stoppers, Ten Hag has reportedly identified Urawa Red Diamonds’ Zion Suzuki as a target. Zion Suzuki is a reported Man Utd target. (Image: Getty) However, Fabrizio Romano reports that the Japanese outfit want to keep Suzuki until their league season concludes in January. It could force United to block Henderson’s move to Forest or deny Heaton the chance to become a No 1 again. Romano adds that an official bid from Old Trafford could prompt Urawa Red Diamonds to reconsider their stance. But Ten Hag has other transfer priorities after sealing deals for Onana, Mason Mount and most recently, Rasmus Hojlund. Once the Atalanta striker completes his move, United will reportedly focus on another midfielder, with Fred and Donny van de Beek primed to depart in the coming weeks. Urawa Red Diamonds want to keep Zion Suzuki until January. (Image: Getty)