Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe World Cup proved this summer that it is still capable of introducing the viewing audience to new stars they had not encountered before.There were a few players who enjoyed a breakout tournament that make them into household names, such as Aston Villa new boy Johan Manzambi and Mexico's Julian Quinones.Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill was very much among that clutch of players after a series of excellent performances, making the most saves of any goalkeeper and most notably playing a key part in his side's penalty shootout victory over Germany in the round of 32.Manchester United eyeing Orlando Gill transferGill has now returned to Argentina for training with his club San Lorenzo - but the local media report that the club are now braced for an offer from the Premier League.Vamos Ciclon write that there was a spate of links to the English top flight during the World Cup, but that such rumours had died down until this week - at which point it emerged that Gill's representatives were 'expecting an offer' from Manchester United. You may like United States goalkeeper could become a 'world star' at 2026 World Cup, says Brad Friedel Meet the USA goalkeeper who is a Harvard genius and penalty shootout cheat code First Manchester United transfer of the summer completed, ahead of World Cup: report San Lorenzo are now said to be on the lookout for Gill's replacement - though the report adds that a formal bid had not yet been received by the club.For FourFourTwo, the link only really makes sense thanks to the terms of Gill's contract at San Lorenzo.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Goalkeeper became a problem position for United following David De Gea's departure in 2023, with Andre Onana failing to convince with his erratic performances and Altay Bayindir faring little better in his handful of auditions for the club.However, Senne Lammens enjoyed an excellent debut campaign after arriving from Royal Antwerp on transfer deadline day. Though he endured a horror moment during the World Cup, when coming on as a second-half substitute for Belgium vs Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals, at 24 the Belgian stopper still has plenty of good years to give in a United shirtThe wrinkle is that according to Vamos Ciclon, Gill has a release clause of just USD $7m (�5.5m), although confusingly, the Argentinian outlet add that that is 'the minimum from which San Lorenzo is willing to negotiate'.That would make Gill a real steal if United or any other Premier League club were to launch a bid - even if he were only signed as backup.Olympiacos are also said to have bid for Gill's services, but neither San Lorenzo nor the goalkeeper were moved by that opportunity.TOPICSManchester UnitedParaguayWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Transfer newsPremier LeagueSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
