Manchester United consider shock swoop for Freddie Woodman
Manchester United appear to be finding their footing again following a disappointing loss to Nottingham Forest and a goalless draw against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. While André Onana continues to divide opinion—regularly criticised for letting in straightforward shots despite making spectacular saves—United are reportedly looking to bolster their goalkeeping options.
The Red Devils are eyeing a surprise move for Freddie Woodman, one of the Championship’s standout shot-stoppers, as a potential domestic cover goalkeeper in the coming months.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Ruben Amorim is expected to reshape his squad, as Manchester United look to address multiple areas on the pitch to avoid a repeat of this season’s disappointing performances. One move that may have flown under the radar is the club’s interest in Freddie Woodman—recently linked as a target despite currently being on the books at Preston North End.
According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon, United have quietly continued their search for a ‘domestic cover goalkeeper’ behind the scenes, and Woodman has now emerged as a leading candidate to fill that role.
Manchester United are considering Preston North End’s Freddie Woodman as a potential successor to veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
Standing at 6ft 6in, Woodman began his football journey in Crystal Palace’s academy before joining his father, goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman, at Newcastle United at the age of 16. While he made just four senior appearances for the Magpies, he gained valuable experience through a series of loan spells across the UK. His most notable stint came at Swansea City, where he made a name for himself as the club’s first-choice keeper and even broke records for a goalkeeper during his time there.
It was at Preston North End, however, where Woodman truly established himself as one of the Championship’s top goalkeepers. Since joining the club, he has made 138 appearances and kept 44 clean sheets, cementing his reputation as a reliable presence between the posts. With his contract set to expire this summer, Woodman has emerged as one of the most attractive and dependable options on the market. His homegrown status also makes him an even more appealing prospect for Manchester United, particularly with regard to squad registration rules.
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With six England U21 caps to his name, Freddie Woodman may prefer to seek regular first-team football elsewhere rather than join Manchester United, where André Onana and Altay Bayındır currently hold the top two spots in the goalkeeping pecking order. However, with veteran Tom Heaton expected to depart when his contract expires this summer, United will be in need of dependable domestic cover, and Woodman appears to be an ideal candidate to fill that role.