Jan Oblak to Manchester United? Only if the price is right - Expert View

The Sun are reporting that the Slovenia international "is open to a fresh challenge” with Manchester United considering him as a replacement for David De Gea.

The report states that Atletico are in need of cash to fund other signings, and that the goalkeeper would be open to a fresh start with the aim to move to a club capable of regularly challenging for honours.

The Slovenian goalkeeper’s release clause stands at €120 million.

Atletico don't want to sell Oblak as he remains a key player for them. But money talks - as it did with Antoine Griezmann. His release clause is set at €120 million right now - it was increased from €100 million last year. In fact, the club wanted to up it to €200 million but Oblak rejected that. However, Oblak is happy at Atlético - he hasn't said anything about leaving.

The club would only accept less than the release fee if something drastic happened - like the player asking to leave - and it would still take in the region of €100 million to prise him from the Metropolitano. Covid-19 has impacted the club's finances but they remain in the Champions League and they will be in a much healthier position should they make the final.

At this stage, we don't expect any big transfers - in or out - but if an offer of €120 million from United comes in then that could definitely change.