Time moves fast in football. Manchester United’s goalkeeper conundrum is quietly brewing, and Marcin Bulka’s name is now on the table.
The 25-year-old’s journey has been winding. From Chelsea’s youth ranks to Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, he fought for minutes, endured loans, and finally found home at OGC Nice in 2022.
Once a rotational choice, Bulka forced his way into the number one spot, delivering eight clean sheets and a 75% save rate across 34 Ligue 1 matches last season. His crowning moment came against PSG, a 12-save masterclass in a 3-1 victory—one of only two league defeats for the champions.
Ben Jacobs revealed in his report that, United’s interest is real, though the decision is delicate. Andre Onana hasn’t been told he’s out, but his inconsistency and Altay Bayindir’s limited impact leave the door ajar.
Emiliano Martínez is also in the frame, but Bulka’s profile—6ft 6in, commanding, young—ticks boxes for the future.
His value hovers around £17m according to Transfermarkt, and with only a year left on his contract, Nice face a choice: cash in now or risk losing him for nothing.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s dual connection—part-owner of United and majority owner of Nice—adds a layer of intrigue that could smooth negotiations if the club makes a move.
For United, this isn’t just about replacing a name on the team sheet. It’s about stability in a position that has too often been a talking point rather than a fortress.
Bulka offers presence, pedigree, and potential—and perhaps a quiet solution to a noisy problem.