Manchester United Hope to Sign Inter Milan Goalkeeper Andre Onana
Manchester United are hopeful of concluding a deal for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana as their manager Erik ten Hag looks to resolve the goalkeeping situation at Old Trafford. With David de Gea’s contract having expired at the end of last month, the club is seeking a replacement and Onana appears to be the ideal candidate.
Ten Hag has previously managed Onana at Ajax and is confident that the 27-year-old Cameroonian is up to the level he demands and will easily adapt to life in the Premier League. Onana kept eight clean sheets in 24 games in Serie A last season, as well as eight clean sheets in 13 matches in the Champions League – the most of any goalkeeper in the competition.
In contrast, Ten Hag is not convinced by De Gea’s ability with the ball at his feet and believes that Onana would be a better fit for United’s style of play. With financial fair play restrictions limiting their budget, and no clarity over the club’s ownership situation, Ten Hag feels that a goalkeeper and a centre-forward are attainable, particularly as departures should cover some of the cost.
Mason Mount Becomes United’s Second Signing of the Summer
Mason Mount became United’s second signing of the summer earlier this week when he joined from Chelsea for an initial £55m. The 21-year-old midfielder is highly rated by Ten Hag and is expected to make an immediate impact at Old Trafford.
Mount has already made a name for himself at Chelsea, where he has been a regular starter since making his debut in 2018. He has also featured prominently for England, having made his debut for the national team in 2019.
Mount is seen as a long-term replacement for Paul Pogba, who is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. His arrival is a major boost for United, who have been struggling to make any significant signings due to their financial restrictions.
Conclusion
Manchester United are hopeful of concluding a deal for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana as they look to resolve their goalkeeping situation at Old Trafford. Ten Hag has managed Onana before and believes he is up to the required standard, while he is also not convinced by De Gea’s ability with the ball at his feet. With financial fair play restrictions limiting their budget, Ten Hag feels that a goalkeeper and a centre-forward are attainable. Mason Mount became United’s second signing of the summer earlier this week when he joined from Chelsea for an initial £55m and is expected to make an immediate impact at Old Trafford.