Manchester United's Goalkeeper Woes Persist Despite New Manager

On August 18th, 2025, Manchester United's new season under manager Ruben Amorim started with plenty of optimism, but it ended in a familiar fashion – a goalkeeper error costing them points. In their opening match against Arsenal, a 1-0 defeat has already raised concerns at Old Trafford, with calls for a new number one growing louder.

Altay Bayindir, filling in for the absent Andre Onana, was the culprit, as his failed attempt to clear Declan Rice's corner gifted Riccardo Calafiori the winning goal for the Gunners. The mistake overshadowed the lively debuts of new signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, and it has left Amorim facing questions he surely hoped to avoid.

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville was unequivocal in his assessment, stating: "There's a glaring issue that Man Utd cannot ignore and it is the fact they need to find a goalkeeper. They have to. I'm unequivocal on that." The obvious name on everyone's lips is David De Gea, the Spaniard now at Fiorentina but reportedly with a small release clause that United could activate.

With the transfer window closing soon, United may need to act quickly to address their goalkeeper problem. If they want to mount a serious challenge this season, they cannot afford more costly mistakes at the back. Amorim has improved the team in many areas, but until the goalkeeper position is solved, the project will always look shaky.