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Daily Mirror
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Kieran King

Man Utd face imminent transfer decision after sudden U-turn and "unfinished business" vow

Manchester United are weighing up whether to replace or stick with Tom Heaton after Martin Dubravka's premature departure from Old Trafford on New Year's Day.

Newcastle decided to recall the Slovakian goalkeeper from his season-long loan spell at the Red Devils, having only joined the club back in August. However, with Loris Karius set to leave the Magpies at the end of his short-term contract this month, Eddie Howe has chosen to bring Dubravka back to compete with Nick Pope for the No.1 shirt.

It is a decision that has given Erik ten Hag a major dilemma, however, as United could go out and sign a first-choice goalkeeper in the January transfer window with David de Gea's deal running out in June. The Red Devils might instead look to sign another back-up for the Spaniard in a similar role to the one Dubravka deployed.

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