Manchester United Eye Andre Onana Transfer as David de Gea Contract Expires
With David de Gea’s future at Old Trafford uncertain, Manchester United have stepped up their search for a new no1 in recent weeks. Inter Milan Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed United’s plans to sign goalkeeper Andre Onana and expects an official offer from the club in the coming days.
De Gea Officially Becomes a Free Agent
De Gea will become a free agent when his contract expires at midnight tonight. United have been in discussions with the Spaniard over a new contract on vastly reduced terms since the start of the year. It emerged this week de Gea agreed to that new deal on a reduced salary, only for United to back out of the proposal. United then submitted a new offer with an even lower salary which has not been signed.
Inter Reportedly Want £42m for Onana
Reports have suggested officials from United and Inter met on Friday to discuss the move with Nerazzurri chief Marotta confirming those talks are underway. ‘Manchester United confirmed to us that they are interested in Andre Onana’ Marotta said. ‘We are waiting for an official proposal in the next days, then we will decide how to react right after.’ Inter are understood to be asking for €50million (£42m) for their goalkeeper.
United Also Interested in Feyenoord Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow
Reports in Netherlands claim United are also interested in signing Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow to come in and compete for the no1 spot with Onana should de Gea leave the club this summer. Feyenoord are desperate to hold onto their shot stopper and will offer him a new contract to try and fend off interest from United.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen what will happen with David de Gea’s future at Manchester United, but it is clear that the club is looking to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer. With Inter reportedly asking for £42m for Andre Onana, and United also interested in Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow, it looks like the Red Devils are ready to make a move for a new no1.