"🚨 TRANSFER ALERT: Man Utd Stuck with Onana as No Club Will Meet Asking Price

 

TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: MAN UTD MAY HAVE TO RETAIN UNDER-FIRE ONANA AMID LIMITED OPTIONS

Amorim Faces Tough Call on Underperforming Keeper Amid Limited Market Alternatives

Manchester United may have no choice but to retain Andre Onana for the 2024/25 season, with new manager Ruben Amorim discovering a lack of viable replacements in what's proving to be a thin goalkeeper market.

The £47m signing from Inter Milan endured a disastrous debut campaign, committing high-profile errors that cost United crucial points in both the Premier League and Champions League. Yet with elite alternatives either unavailable or unattainable, the Red Devils could be forced into giving the Cameroonian another chance.

Why Onana Might Stay

1. The Goalkeeper Market Crisis

Diogo Costa (Porto): €75m release clause too steep

Mike Maignan (Milan): Chelsea leading chase, priced at £60m+

Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia): Now Barcelona-bound

Aaron Ramsdale: Arsenal want £30m for backup keeper

2. Financial Fair Play Constraints

United must prioritize striker & center-back signings first

Can't afford another £40m+ keeper after Onana investment

Altay Bayındır remains untested as backup

3. Amorim's Pragmatic Approach

Known for improving existing players (see: Marcus Edwards at Sporting)

May back Onana to adapt after full preseason

System change to back-three could reduce pressure on keeper

The Case Against Onana

❌ Worst save percentage (67%) among PL starters

❌ Cost United 6+ points with direct errors

❌ Confidence visibly shattered in big games

Possible Compromises

🔹 Short-term competition: Sign experienced but cheap No. 2

🔹 Loan market gamble: Explore temporary deals (e.g., Kepa)

🔹 Last-chance preseason: Make final decision in August

Fan Reaction

🔴 "We'll never win trophies with him flapping at crosses" – Stretford End regular

🔴 "Amorim must be given funds to fix this" – Podcast host

What’s Next?

Amorim to assess Onana in July training

Scouts monitoring secondary targets

Saudi interest could yet materialize