Man United in pole position for £50m superstar after new talks Ten Hag’s a big fan
According to a report from Football Insider, Manchester United is currently leading the race to sign Andre Onana, the goalkeeper from Inter.
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has been actively searching for potential replacements for David de Gea, whose future at the club is uncertain. Fabrizio Romano provided an update on their pursuit of Diogo Costa from FC Porto.
Romano stated that United has an interest in Costa, but the Portuguese international could be costly. Therefore, Ten Hag might explore other options, and Onana is one of the players being considered. Representatives from United recently met with Onana’s agent to discuss a potential summer transfer. A recent report from Football Insider suggests that progress has been made, with a rumored transfer fee of £50 million.
The report claims that Onana is now a prime target for Manchester United after positive discussions between all parties involved. Ten Hag, who previously worked with Onana at Ajax, is reportedly a huge admirer of the 27-year-old goalkeeper. This past collaboration could give Manchester United an advantage in outbidding other interested clubs.
Onana himself is interested in a move to Old Trafford, although Chelsea has also held talks with Inter Milan and remains in the running.
Based on his higher save percentage per 90 minutes compared to De Gea over the past year, it seems Manchester United is in a strong position to secure the services of the £67,000-per-week goalkeeper. Onana’s statistics indicate that he could be a notable improvement over De Gea in terms of shot-stopping ability.
Furthermore, the Cameroonian international is known for his active involvement in the game, averaging 43.81 touches per 90 minutes in the previous year, which places him in the 89th percentile among players in his position.
Given the occasional questions raised about De Gea’s passing ability, it is important for his replacement, Onana, to be comfortable with the ball at his feet. Onana has received praise for his excellent passing range.
The media has labeled Onana as a “superstar,” further highlighting his capability to step in for De Gea. It is exciting to hear that a potential transfer to Manchester United is drawing closer to becoming a reality.