Premier League Giants Eye Barcelona’s Ter Stegen Amid Uncertainty
Several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle United, have expressed interest in Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen as the January transfer window approaches.
Multiple sources, including Spanish outlet Sport, confirm that both English clubs have initiated contact with Barcelona regarding the veteran German goalkeeper. The 33-year-old keeper is currently sidelined with a back injury sustained in July but is expected to return to full fitness by late November.
The situation at Barcelona has become complicated since manager Hansi Flick opted to make summer acquisition Joan GarcÃa his first-choice goalkeeper this season. Though GarcÃa is also currently injured and expected to return within a month, Wojciech SzczÄ™sny has been deputizing between the posts.
Despite ter Stegen’s contract running until 2028, his future at Camp Nou remains uncertain. The goalkeeper faces concerns about securing regular playing time, which is crucial for his aspirations to represent Germany in the upcoming World Cup. Barcelona acknowledges there is significant market interest in ter Stegen, particularly from Premier League clubs.
Beyond Manchester United and Newcastle, Tottenham Hotspur has also reached out to Barcelona regarding the goalkeeper’s availability. French club AS Monaco has shown interest as well, despite ter Stegen turning down their advances last summer.
Reports suggest that interested clubs would consider a loan arrangement with a purchase option in January. However, Barcelona’s stance remains firm – they won’t facilitate any transfer unless ter Stegen explicitly requests to leave, which hasn’t happened thus far.
Both Manchester United and Newcastle strengthened their goalkeeping options last summer, signing Senne Lammens and Aaron Ramsdale respectively. Lammens recently made his debut for United, though the club might consider ter Stegen as an option if the Belgian’s performance declines.
While these transfer rumors circulate, industry observers suggest this could be speculative reporting from Spanish media rather than concrete developments. The situation continues to evolve as the January transfer window approaches.
