Erik ten Hag has reportedly refused to allow Tom Heaton to join Luton, with fellow Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea potentially leaving the club tomorrow.
De Gea’s contract is set to expire on Friday, and after United performed a u-turn on his contract, he may depart after 12 years at Old Trafford with no new deal in place.
Th Spanish shot-stopper’s exit would leave United with a shortage of goalkeepers, and Ten Hag has reacted to this by blocking Heaton’s proposed switch to newly-promoted Luton, according to The Telegraph.
Heaton played just two Carabao Cup matches last season, and had asked to leave the club to get more playing time next term.
Having rejoined his boyhood club in 2021, Heaton was expected to be offloaded this summer, and emerged as Luton manager Rob Edwards’ first-choice goalkeeping target, but the Red Devils have instead opted to take up their option of extending his deal until 2024.
Their decision comes amid a goalkeeping crisis at Old Trafford, with uncertainty over De Gea’s future growing.
The 32-year-old had looked likely to stay beyond this summer, with Ten Hag repeatedly stating last season that he saw De Gea as part of his future plans.
