Reports in Argentina this week suggested United have regnited their interest in the former Arsenal star after finding out about his £21.6million release clause.

As it stands, it appears that Bizot is essentially replacing Robin Olsen, the veteran Swede having recently left on a free transfer. Signing a 34-year-old goalkeeper for a cut-price fee should not be regarded as a surprise in many contexts, particularly when he had just a year left on his contract.

Following Andre Onana’s hamstring injury, Manchester United are on the lookout for a competent replacement with a reports suggesting a renewed push for Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez is on the