Manchester United's Pursuit of André Onana Hit by Stumbling Block Over Personal Terms

Strategic Insights -

Ruben Amorim's Manchester United team has shortlisted André Onana, the 29-year-old Manchester United goalkeeper, as a potential summer signing. However, Monaco's pursuit of Onana seems unlikely due to his salary and bonus package being out of their reach. Despite Onana's fluctuating form during his two seasons at Old Trafford, he remains determined to prove himself to Amorim next season. Onana has made high-profile errors alongside match-turning saves, leading to Amorim questioning the need for a new goalkeeper.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester United has shortlisted André Onana as a potential summer signing, but Monaco's pursuit seems unlikely due to personal terms.
  • André Onana has endured fluctuating form during his two seasons at Old Trafford, with a series of high-profile errors mixed in with some match-turning saves.
  • Ruben Amorim has questioned the need for a new goalkeeper, stating that they can "work with André Onana" and that "goalkeeper is the same" as other positions in need of improvement.
  • Amorim has highlighted the importance of improving every position on the field, including goalkeeper, to strengthen the team during the summer rebuild.
  • Tom Heaton is a dependable No.3, but United could do with a keeper to push Onana and provide genuine competition for the No.1 jersey.
  • Amorim also faces a dilemma in dealing with players out of favor, including Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, with the latter having been spotted wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Rashford's name on the back.

Statistics:

  • André Onana has been with Manchester United for two seasons.
  • 25% raise for Onana would be "huge among French teams".
  • 29 is Onana's current age.
  • Onana made a series of high-profile errors alongside match-turning saves last season.
  • Tom Heaton is 38 years old.
  • 3 keepers have been considered for the summer, including Altay Bayindir and Matheus Cunha.

Sources:

  • "United fear €60m Onana deal is off" The Athletic
  • "Ruben Amorim has put up a 'help wanted' sign at Manchester United" The Athletic
  • "Manchester United assessing summer transfer plans for goalkeeper" Manchester Evening News
  • "Amorim's evensided United still easily overrun in midfield." - Manchester Evening News
  • The quotes from Amorim were taken from other sources mentioned above.