River Plate send Man United clear message over Santiago Beltran amid transfer interest

River Plate are growing confident in retaining goalkeeper Santiago Beltran despite interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa. While both Premier League clubs are monitoring Beltran, neither side has made a formal enquiry. River Plate have taken advantage of this delay to tie the shot-stopper down to fresh contract terms to gain greater leverage over his future.

Manchester United revamped their goalkeeping department during the summer, sending Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir out on loan while selling Radek Vitek. Although River Plate hope to keep Beltran, a permanent transfer remains possible if a major European side meets their valuation, with potential negotiations expected to start at €15 million (£13 million).