After Martin Dubravka left and returned to Newcastle earlier this month, Erik ten Hag is searching for a replacement.

The Red Devils are keen to have three experienced shot-stoppers in their ranks, with David De Gea and Tom Heaton already there.

Man Utd signed Dubravka on loan back in the summer hoping the Slovakia international would be able to replace Dean Henderson, who has joined Nottingham Forest until the end of the season.

But after just two appearances he was recalled by Newcastle, with speculation suggesting he may now be primed to join Leicester.

Man Utd have scheduled a medical for Jack Butland after agreeing a loan deal with Crystal Palace, according to reports.

On Wednesday, it emerged United were in talks with Crystal Palace to sign Jack Butland as a replacement – with the 29-year-old down the pecking order at Selhurst Park.

And Spanish daily AS have claimed the former England international is set for a medical with the Red Devils tomorrow (Friday) after a deal was agreed.

Butland is poised to become the latest goalkeeper to join United in the years since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.

Louis van Gaal recruited Victor Valdes back in January 2015, believing the Spain international could legitimately challenge De Gea for a starting spot.

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is keen to get more transfer backing at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)

Valdes’ time at Old Trafford worked out poorly, however, with the former Barcelona star clashing with Van Gaal behind the scenes.

However, speaking after he left the club, he insisted he didn’t harbour a grudge against the Dutchman.

“I don’t have any bad words for Van Gaal or Man Utd,” said the goalkeeper, who won every major trophy at Barcelona in his prime.

“They helped me through my injury and the manager gave me my chance as a footballer at Barcelona and then again at United.

“He’s like a father figure to me. I don’t want to remember the last six months in a bad way.

“For me he is in the top. We are still friends and there is no problem between us.

source: https://www.express.co.uk/