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Manchester United are closing in on the signing of American goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.
United have attempted to negotiate a fee with goalkeeping club OL Reign and Mailsport understands that the gap between the two parties has narrowed significantly.
The move has the potential to surpass the record fee for a goalkeeper, which currently stands at £100,000.
Mailsport understands Tullis-Joyce is heading to Manchester in the hope of completing a move before Thursday.
United are still expected to retain Mary Earps regardless of whether they sign Tullis-Joyce.
OL Reign goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce could move to Man United before the deadline
Man United are still expected to keep Mary Earps regardless of the deal to sign Tullis-Joyce
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Earps is out of contract at the end of next season and wanted to leave the club this summer, with Arsenal having rejected several bids.
United have told the England goalkeeper she is not for sale and their position is not expected to change before the deadline.
The signing of Tullis-Joyce would create competition for Earps this season, but would also provide United with a replacement for next season.
Earps has so far refused to sign a new contract and could leave on a free transfer next summer.
If a transfer for Tullis-Joyce is completed, United are expected to let Sophie Baggaley leave the club. The 26-year-old was Earps’ No. 2 last season.