Kevin Trapp reveals Man Utd offer and why he's staying at Eintracht Frankfurt

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Kevin Trapp reveals Man Utd offer and why he's staying at Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has decided to stay with last season's Europa League winners despite receiving an offer from Manchester United.

The 32-year-old was targeted by United as they look to bring in a new understudy for David de Gea, with veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton the only current alternative at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have also been linked with Borussia Monchengladbach's Yann Sommer and Newcastle's Martin Dubravka, who 90min confirmed United's revived interest in, but Trapp was identified as a possible target earlier in the week. The club has also been keeping an eye on Alex McCarthy, Yann Sommer and Asmir Begovic.

A four-year contract offer is thought to have been presented to Trapp, who joined Frankfurt from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, but the Bundesliga side intimated from the beginning that they had no interest in negotiating a transfer.

Trapp admitted he was flattered by United's interest at the SportBild awards on Tuesday, but he has now moved to clarify his future plans.

In a post on social media, he wrote: "In the past few days, much has been reported about Manchester United's interest. It is correct that there is a written offer. Manchester United is a world club. I hope everyone can understand that I am dealing with such an offer and thinking about it.

"Yesterday I informed the responsible persons of both clubs that I had decided for Eintracht. I experienced sensational things here with Eintracht and we made history together. The start of the season was bumpy, but I have absolute confidence in us.”

Trapp has been capped six times by Germany, serving as an understudy to Manuel Neuer over the past few years, and will compete in this season's Champions League with Frankfurt - a luxury not afforded to United and new manager Erik ten Hag