Jose Mourinho closing in on David De Gea’s backup

The Red Devils have already brought in Shakhtar Donetsk’s Fred and Porto youngster Diogo Dalot in recent weeks.But it appears Stoke City shot-stopper Lee Grant is the next new arrival expected at Old Trafford.

Highly respected Manchester-based journalist Craig Norwood broke the news this morning, tweeting: “United are set to announce their third signing of the summer transfer window this week. Lee Grant from Stoke City.”

The 35-year-old will be brought in as an experienced backup goalkeeper to No 1 David De Gea.While the likes of Joel Pereira, Dean Henderson and Sam Johnstone are likely to be loaned out once again.

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