In what is set to be a significant revamp of their roster for the upcoming season, Manchester United are reportedly making vigorous efforts to secure the signing of Andre Onana, the prominent Cameroonian goalkeeper from Inter. Simultaneously, they have reignited talks with Chelsea over the possible signing of Mason Mount.
Manchester United is said to be communicating with Onana's representatives, laying the groundwork for a substantial offer to Inter for the highly rated goalkeeper. With a price tag oscillating between £40 million and £50 million, Onana's performance in Serie A has proven his worth. The bond between Onana and Manchester United's head coach, Ten Hag, which originated from their days at Ajax, could further fuel this potential transfer.
JUST IN: Manchester United will submit their official bid for André Onana in the next few hours! A draft contract agreement has been reached between United and Onana. #MUFC [@repubblica] — mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) June 29, 2023
This move coincides with the potential departure of the club's longstanding goalie, David de Gea, whose contract with the Old Trafford club is set to expire imminently. Despite the chance of De Gea penning a new contract even post becoming a free agent, insiders deem this as an unlikely scenario at present.
Further adding to the frenzy, Manchester United is reportedly going to place their official bid for Onana today. The club appears eager to expedite the signing process, highlighting Onana's perceived importance to their strategy for the coming season.
The club's management, meanwhile, has reinitiated discussions with Chelsea regarding the acquisition of Mason Mount. The move follows the rejection of United's third and supposedly final offer of £55 million for the player, signifying their determination to bolster their squad with quality reinforcements.
Despite the flurry of transfer news, rumors about Jim Ratcliffe's bid to acquire Manchester United have reportedly fallen flat, with insiders dismissing the potential takeover as 'dead in the water'. The revelation effectively shifts the focus back to the club's player acquisition and management plans for the forthcoming season.
Manchester United is embarking on a robust overhaul strategy, with the aim of securing valuable additions like Onana and possibly Mount to their lineup. However, the certainty of these transfers is dependent on the successful navigation of ongoing negotiations and the unfolding events in the dynamic football transfer market.
