Scotland stopper Angus Gunn has emerged as a potential option for Manchester United as the club steps up its search for a new backup goalkeeper.
Senne Lammens will begin his second season at Manchester United as the first-choice goalkeeper. At the age of 23, the Belgium international could be the main man between the sticks at Old Trafford for many years to come, so long as he continues to impress and develop his game.
Still, United must plan for the scenario of Lammens missing games due to injury or suspension. That becomes a bigger job if Altay Bayindir is sold now that Andre Onana is on the verge of joining Trabzonspor on loan for a second time.
Multiple options – albeit mostly free agents – have emerged in recent weeks. Karl Darlow is a possibility if his contract with Leeds expires next week, but so is Scotland’s Angus Gunn, after being released by Nottingham Forest.
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United are in the market for a new backup goalkeeper, with Bayindir expected to leave Old Trafford this summer.
Gunn has become an option after being released by Nottingham Forest. He fits the profile of a stopper United want, given his experience.
Who is Man Utd target Angus Gunn?
Gunn is a goalkeeper who came through the ranks at Norwich City and Man City, but he spent the past year at Nottingham Forest.
Interestingly, Gunn came through City’s academy at a time when United’s football director Jason Wilcox was working at the club.
The longest period Gunn has spent at one club as a senior professional is at Norwich City between 2021 and 2025.
Where is Angus Gunn from?
Gunn was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England.
He represented England at the youth level but has played for Scotland’s national team since 2023.
How old is Angus Gunn?
Gunn is 30-years-old and was born on 22 January, 1996.
How tall is Angus Gunn?
Gunn stands at 1.96m tall, which is roughly 6 ft 5 inches, and is taller than Lammens.
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Angus Gunn career stats
Gunn is currently a free agent.
- Norwich: 172 games, 46 clean sheets
- Southampton: 30 games, 7 clean sheets
- Stoke City: 15 games, 6 clean sheets
- Nottingham Forest: 1 game, 0 clean sheets
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