Orlando Gill\u2019s agent has confirmed that Manchester United were among the clubs involved in early discussions over a possible move, while insisting the goalkeeper is at a stage where a transfer makes sense.<\/p>\n
Mario Jara, speaking to DSports Radio, said the Paraguay international is in active talks with English and German clubs and that only two firm offers have been received so far. He added that negotiations are ongoing and that a move is drawing closer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re in talks with English clubs, as well as some in Germany. There were preliminary discussions with Manchester United . We\u2019ve only received two concrete offers. We\u2019re in the midst of negotiations,\u201d Gill\u2019s former club manager turned representative told DSports Radio .<\/p>\n
Jara was equally direct about the timing. \u201cThe sale is close\u2014now is the time. We have to handle this very carefully because there are a lot of factors involved. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity for him to take a leap forward in his career. He\u2019s ready and capable of playing in any league, without a doubt.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gill\u2019s rise has been unusual and difficult. Only in September 2025 did he make his senior international debut, keeping a clean sheet as World Cup qualification was secured against Peru. His wife, Melissa \u00c1valos, later described the sacrifices behind that journey. \u201cWe had nothing, and Orlando sold his jerseys from the club where he was playing at the time to cover the expenses,\u201d she said after the match. \u201cOur son fought for his life, and his dad was always there. He sold everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
The goalkeeper had made only two top-flight appearances in Paraguay before a move to San Lorenzo\u2019s reserves in a deal that raised questions. It took more than a year, along with a run of injuries, for him to make his professional debut, after which he kept his place.<\/p>\n
At the World Cup, Gill\u2019s reputation was tested after conceding four against the United States. Jara admitted the response was intense: \u201cEverything he went through at the World Cup wasn\u2019t easy, especially the 4\u20131 loss to the United States,\u201d he said. \u201cA lot of influential people spoke out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gill responded by keeping clean sheets against T\u00fcrkiye and Australia, then starring in the knockout rounds. Against Germany, he made six saves and denied Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade in the shootout. France were beaten too, though Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 did score from the spot after Gill tried to unsettle him, and later refused to shake his hand.<\/p>\n
Even with Manchester United named, a move to Old Trafford still looks unlikely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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