Andre Onana: Manchester United and Chelsea Battle for Inter Goalkeeper
Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in signing Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer. Reports suggest that the Cameroon international would prefer a move to Old Trafford over Stamford Bridge if given the choice.
Inter Milan Valuation
Onana joined Inter on a free transfer from Ajax last summer and it’s understood that the Champions League finalists value the 27-year-old at £50 million. Inter are demanding this fee for the goalkeeper, who has been impressive in his first season with the Italian club.
Erik ten Hag is also keen to recruit a new goalkeeper with a better distribution than De Gea, who also faced criticism last season following several high-profile errors. Chelsea, meanwhile, are also looking to recruit a new goalkeeper this summer and are open to offers for Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Agent Comments
Speaking last month, Onana’s agent indicated that the goalkeeper would not push for a move away from Inter this summer. ‘He still has a long contract, don’t worry,’ Albert Botines told TVPLAY_CMIT. ‘He’s very happy, he’s playing for the strongest team in Italy.’
Alternative Target
The report also claims that United are targeting Porto’s Diogo Costa as an alternative to Onana. Chelsea and Inter have also held talks over deals for Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Conclusion
Both Manchester United and Chelsea are looking to recruit a new goalkeeper this summer and have identified Andre Onana as a potential target. Reports suggest that Onana would prefer a move to Old Trafford over Stamford Bridge if given the choice. Inter are demanding £50 million for the Cameroon international, who has been impressive in his first season with the Italian club. United are also targeting Porto’s Diogo Costa as an alternative to Onana.