Inter Milan has identified Shakhtar Donetsk's Anatoliy Trubin as the successor to their current goalkeeper, Andre Onana, amidst intensified interest from Manchester United. As per Corriere dello Sport, the 21-year-old Ukrainian prodigy has surpassed Atalanta's Marco Carnesecchi and Valencia's Giorgio Mamardashvili on the Nerazzurri's wishlist for their imminent squad reshuffle.
Premier League titan Manchester United's pursuit of the Cameroonian goalkeeper has significantly heated the transfer market. Should Onana depart for the Red Devils, Inter Milan's top agenda for the summer will be to secure a competent replacement for the goalie.
According to the Rome-based newspaper, Trubin, despite his relative youth, has showcased his readiness for top-level competition. Moreover, Trubin's contract expiry next June offers Shakhtar Donetsk the potential for a lucrative deal this summer, or risk losing their player without financial gain.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan remains vigilant of Valencia's Mamardashvili, albeit the 22-year-old's €25 million price tag could pose a roadblock. Marco Carnesecchi from Atalanta also continues to attract Inter's attention. The 23-year-old goalie recently returned to La Dea from a loan spell at Cremonese.
The team's goalkeeping scenario might further stabilize if Inter captain Samir Handanovic decides to extend his stay for another season, offering a seamless transition as Onana's replacement takes charge.
As the Inter Milan situation unfolds, Manchester United is reportedly hustling to secure Onana's signature. Amidst the escalating competition, United has also extended a holding request to their current keeper, David de Gea, whose contract is about to expire, hinting at a possible transition phase in the Red Devils' goalkeeping department.
Alternatives to Onana being considered include Feyenoord's Justin Bijlow, capped eight times by the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Manchester United is also considering bolstering its offense, with Porto's Mehdi Taremi, who netted 31 goals in 51 games last season, emerging as a surprising prospect.
Speculations suggest that Manchester United could be planning a departure from De Gea. This aligns with reports indicating a bid on Onana is imminent. Inter Milan is rumoured to expect an offer around €50m, replete with add-ons and bonuses, to part ways with their goalie.
In an era of unprecedented player movements, the chessboard of football transfers is fast rearranging. As the imminent transfer of Andre Onana looms, all eyes are on Inter Milan and their search for the heir to the throne, potentially in the form of Anatoliy Trubin.
