Manchester United’s Chances of Signing Andre Onana Improve as Chelsea Drops Out of the Race
Manchester United’s pursuit of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana has received a boost as Chelsea has pulled out of the race to sign the Cameroon international. The Red Devils have been linked with the 27-year-old goalkeeper, who helped Inter Milan reach the Champions League final last season.
According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea had held talks with Inter over a move for Onana in April, but have now decided not to pursue him. This leaves Manchester United in an excellent position to sign the former Ajax stopper, provided they are willing to pay £50m for his services.
Onana has previously worked with Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag during their time together at Ajax, and could be lined up to play under the Dutchman again, just one year after moving to Inter and signing a five-year contract in Milan.
Chelsea is still keen to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, with Edouard Mendy likely to leave and Kepa Arrizabalaga never really convincing since moving to the Premier League. The Blues’ other targets include Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili, Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel, and David Raya of Brentford. The Standard reports that Mamardashvili is the likeliest to be the subject of a bid.
Meanwhile, there remains some uncertainty over the goalkeeper position at Old Trafford, with the club stating that they are still in talks with David De Gea over a new contract. The Spaniard is out of contract with Manchester United and may still stay, but is unlikely to want to do so if he is not first choice. Onana would also be unlikely to want to join the club if he wasn’t guaranteed a starting role.
Headings:
– Chelsea Drops Out of Race for Onana
– Manchester United in Excellent Position to Sign Onana
– Onana’s Previous Connection with Ten Hag
– Chelsea’s Pursuit of New Goalkeeper
– Uncertainty over Goalkeeper Position at Old Trafford
Conclusion:
Manchester United’s chances of signing Andre Onana have improved as Chelsea has dropped out of the race to sign the Inter Milan goalkeeper. The Red Devils are now in an excellent position to acquire the services of the Cameroon international, provided they are willing to pay £50m for his transfer. Onana has previously worked with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag during their time together at Ajax, which could be a factor in his decision to move to Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Chelsea is still pursuing a new goalkeeper, with Giorgi Mamardashvili the likeliest target. There remains some uncertainty over the goalkeeper position at Old Trafford, with David De Gea’s contract situation still unresolved.