January 06 News Manchester United officially announced that they signed Crystal Palace goalkeeper Butland
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The form of the transfer is on loan, and Manchester United will bear Butland’s salary for the entire loan period.
Butland has yet to play for Crystal Palace this season.
Manchester United have signed a new goalkeeper to replace De Gea after Dubravka was recalled by Newcastle.
Currently, Butland still has six months left on his contract with Crystal Palace, and the club may extend his contract for another year.
Manchester United also considered recalling Dean Henderson, who was on loan at Nottingham Forest, but later decided to let him continue on loan.
According to TA reports, Manchester United originally wanted to sign Butland in the summer, but Martial’s shot in the preseason injured Butland’s hand.
In the pre-season preparations, Manchester United had an appointment with Crystal Palace for a friendly match.