Manchester United are set to announce the arrival of Jack Butland on a loan for the remainder of the season.
Erik ten Hag has been forced into the transfer market after David de Gea’s understudy, Martin Dubravka, was recalled by Newcastle United. That left United with only Tom Heaton behind their first-choice and with the Dutchman looking to beef up his squad, rather than see it thin out, a replacement was needed.
And a move for Butland, who has yet to play for Crystal Palace this season, caps the end of a transfer fascination which began more than a decade ago. Back in 2012, Butland was touted as the next great English goalkeeper having come through the Birmingham City academy.
