There are rumors that Manchester United may sabotage Liverpool’s attempt to sign Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.

In an attempt to strengthen his roster for the 2024–2025 campaign, Erik ten Hag has had the Red Devils very busy in the transfer window this summer. Three new players have been added to the defense, including Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich and Joshua Zirkzee, a forward recruited from Bologna in Serie A.

Conversely, Liverpool is still the only Premier League team without a new player. Martin Zubimendi, a midfielder for Real Sociedad, was on the verge of joining the Merseyside club, but this week’s deal fell through since the player decided to stay in La Liga.

Man United may try to get Mamardashvili

The 23-year-old is at Valencia right now.

Mariamberdashvili, Valencia

Goalkeeper Mamardashvili of Valencia has been strongly linked to a move to Anfield despite Liverpool’s lack of activity this summer. According to numerous sources, he will play this season on loan and not officially sign with the Reds until 2025.

But a recent story from the Mirror suggests that United, fierce rivals, may sabotage a trade. Despite having already agreed to personal terms with Liverpool, it has been reported that the goalkeeper is also open to a move to Old Trafford.

The story continues by saying that although United has always admired Mamardashvili, they must first thin off their current roster before adding any more new players. Winger Jadon Sancho’s future has been emphasized as a crucial component of any further transfers made during this transfer window, including a potential effort to sign Mamardashvili.

Mamardashvili’s 2023–24 Valencia statistics across all competitions

Stat:

Looks

37

pristine sheets

Thirteen

Goals given up

41

Played minutes

3,285

Before Georgia’s elimination against Spain in the round of 16, Mamardashvili was hailed as “exceptional” for his outstanding performance throughout Euro 2024. In January 2022, he moved permanently to Valencia after first joining on loan from Georgian team Dinamo Tbilisi. The transfer took place six months later. His current La Liga contract is set to end in 2027.

Sancho, Chelsea ‘Target’

He’s anticipated to go from United this summer.

Jadon Sancho representing Borussia Dortmund in action

As previously stated, if United hopes to recruit any more players before this month’s transfer deadline, Sancho’s future will be crucial. Although a return to Dortmund, where he was on loan last season, had been suggested for the 24-year-old, a transfer has not yet happened.

According to recent reports from Germany, Chelsea, a Premier League foe, is reportedly considering a deal for the player. The London club has reportedly showed interest in signing the winger and is prepared to make a huge move to move a deal through, according to website Fussball.News.

The report continues by stating that they are willing to pay a transfer price and that at least two academy players may decide to go. A loan move with a buyout option, where Chelsea would pay his entire wage, is another possible option.

Reports as of right now are preliminary at best. Widespread rumors have connected Chelsea to Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid, and connections between Napoli and Victor Osimhen are continuously growing. Considering Enzo Maresca has brought in nine new players this summer, it’s unclear if the London club has the financial wherewithal to make any more high-profile recruits.