Manchester United Closing in On Second Summer Signing as Ex Lazio Star Set for Old Trafford Move

• Manchester United have emerged favourites to sign former Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha
• The Red Devils are in the market for a backup goalkeeper following the departure of Dean Henderson
• Reports now suggest that the Red Devils are closing in on a deal for Strakosha, with the Albania international set to move to Old Trafford on a free transfer

Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with former Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha.

Strakosha is currently a free agent after his contract with the Italian giants expired at the end of last season.

According to Metro UK, Man United are in the market for a backup goalkeeper who will deputise David de Gea next season following the temporary departure of the second-choice keeper Dean Henderson.

Henderson was recently forced out of Old Trafford, sealing a loan move to the newly-promoted Premier League side Nottingham Forest.

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Thomas Strakosha linked with Old Trafford move

TalkSPORT claims that United are close to signing Strakosha on a free transfer to become the club's new second-choice shotstopper.

The Albania international made over 200 appearances for Lazio during his career with the Italian club but had fallen down the pecking order in recent times.

Strakosha made just 32 Serie A appearances during the last two years and decided to run down his contract to seal an exit.

While he is not guaranteed a starting spot at Old Trafford, the 27-year-old is understood to be willing to join the Red Devils this summer.

He could potentially become United's second signing of the summer, joining Tyrell Malacia, who signed for the Premier League club from Feyenoord last week.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez has set his sights on joining Manchester United this summer.

However, Ajax's failure to agree with the Red Devils over his transfer fees has led to some frustrations.

The South American ace is said to be willing to go on strike in order to force his way out of the Amsterdam-based club.

While Arsenal are interested in his services, reports suggest that the 24-year-old prefers a move to Old Trafford.