Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Sport
Samuel Luckhurst

Erik ten Hag explains why Manchester United are signing Jack Butland

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag confirmed the imminent signing of Jack Butland and stressed the club had to move for an experienced back-up goalkeeper to avoid the risk of "killing" their season.

Butland, 29, underwent a medical at United's Carrington training complex on Thursday ahead of signing on loan from Crystal Palace for the rest of the season after Newcastle recalled 'keeper Martin Dubravka from his season-long loan.

Tom Heaton, 36, will likely play second fiddle to David de Gea in the FA Cup third round tie against Everton on Friday night but Butland could be involved in the League Cup quarter-final against Charlton on Tuesday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.