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Manchester goalkeeper target Odysseas Vlachodimos is keen to leave Benfica after being criticised by coach Roger Schmidt. 

The 29-year-old emerged as a candidate to join Erik ten Hag’s squad ranks on Sunday, with that the Red Devils had enquired with the Portuguese club about the international. 

United are keen to bolster their reserves between the sticks after bringing in new first-choice No 1 Andre Onana during this summer’s transfer window for £50million. 

are the favourites to sign United’s reserve goalkeeper Dean Henderson, but the England international has also received offers from . 

Vlachodimos has made 225 appearances for Benfica since joining the Portuguese giants from Panathinaikos in 2018. 

He played a starring role in 34 top-flight matches last season as the side claimed the league title. 

Earlier in the window, United opted to move on a number of their goalkeeping options, including . 

Matej Kovar was also sold for £7.7m to Bayer Leverkusen last week, on a long-term deal. 

The club have been doing brisk business with just over a week until the transfer window closes, on Monday confirming a permanent move for . 

The French winger joined FC Groningen four years after his move to the club’s youth set-up from Amiens, with the Red Devils fending off the likes of Barcelona, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain to secure his signature. 

Despite scoring for Ten Hag against Leeds during pre-season, Emeran was unable to break into the first team, but saw success at youth level, scoring seven goals in 36 appearances for United’s Under-21 side.