Andre Onana Set to Join Manchester United
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan. The Cameroon international is United’s first choice to replace David De Gea, who is out of contract on July 1st and has yet to sign an extension with the club. Inter are seeking around £43m for Onana, though a deal could reach £50m with add-ons.
Inter Milan Sporting Director in England to Finalise Deal
Inter are resigned to selling Onana as they want to use the funds to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea. Corriere della Sera say Inter’s director Piero Ausilio is now in the UK to complete a deal with United. Erik ten Hag worked with Onana at Ajax and the Inter stopper is adept at playing out from the back, which is a skill the Dutchman wants from his goalkeeper.
David De Gea’s Form Comes Under Scrutiny
De Gea’s form came under scrutiny towards the end of the season following high profile mistakes against West Ham, Sevilla and Manchester City. Should Onana sign, De Gea will surely leave the club on a free transfer after 12 years at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag’s Transfer Targets
Ten Hag wants a goalkeeper, a defender, two midfielders and a forward this summer. However, he’s constrained by United’s £120m budget and needs to sell players to raise funds. United are yet to make a signing this summer, having had three bids for Mason Mount rejected by Chelsea.
Conclusion
It looks like Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan. Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio is in the UK to finalise a deal and it could reach £50m with add-ons. The Cameroon international is United’s first choice to replace David De Gea, who is out of contract on July 1st and has yet to sign an extension with the club. Ten Hag wants a goalkeeper, a defender, two midfielders and a forward this summer, but he’s constrained by United’s £120m budget and needs to sell players to raise funds.