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title: "United Close to Signing Sergio Romero"
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# United Close to Signing Sergio Romero

Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero is set to sign for Manchester United, [according to reports on ESPN FC](https://www.espnfc.com/story/2534712/sergio-romero-set-to-sign-for-manchester-united-sources)

The 28-year-old is a free agent after leaving Italian side Sampdoria at the end of his contract. He is seen as a replacement for Victor Valdes, the Spanish goalkeeper having fallen out of favour at Old Trafford as a result of his refusal to appear in the Under-21 squad.

Romero, who was also a part of the Argentina squad that finished as runners-up at the 2014 World Cup, is reportedly flying out to California to watch tomorrow night’s pre-season clash with Barcelona.

His arrival at United will be the second time that Romero will get the chance to work with manager Louis van Gaal. He was a part of van Gaal’s title-winning side at AZ Alkmaar in 2008/09.

Romero left AZ in 2011, joining Sampdoria and helping them to win promotion back to Serie A in 2012. He spent a season on loan at AS Monaco, in 2013/14, but failed to usurp first choice goalkeeper Danijel Subasic.

Keep a look out for confirmation of the transfer over the coming days and perhaps a sighting in the crowd during the match against Barcelona.