Man United are expected to sign a new goalkeeper in 2026, and Tottenham are also seeking reinforcements in between the sticks. As expected, this has led to both clubs identifying similar targets, and one of them is Barcelona stopper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Up until this season, Ter Stegen had been Barcelona’s number one for the best part of a decade, but he is now third in the pecking order in Hansi Flick’s squad. Because of this, he has been strongly linked with a move away, especially as he needs to play football in order to be Germany’s starter at the World Cup next summer.

However, it now appears that a mid-season move to Man United or Tottenham could be out of the question, which will be frustrating for both clubs.

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen unlikely to leave Barcelona in January

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona embraces Hansi Flick. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

According to Pete O’Rourke (via Football Insider), neither Tottenham nor Man United are likely to sign Ter Stegen in January, despite the fact that he is out of favour at Barcelona.

“We know Ter Stegen’s a top player, he’s played at a high level for club and country. Obviously, there’s been a...