Man United to Offload Onana, 5 Others Stars to Fund Signing of Impressive Goalkeeper
- Manchester United were frustrated against Arsenal as they lost due to a critical error by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir
- The Red Devils showed attacking improvement with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, but Arsenal's defenders proved too strong
- United are now heavily linked with an impressive goalkeeper who is reportedly available for £40 million this summer
English Premier League club Manchester United faced arch-rivals Arsenal in what many have described as a familiar tale of frustration.
Despite outplaying the supposed title contenders at Old Trafford on Sunday, August 17, the Red Devils fell short due to a critical error.
Altay Bayindir performed below average, and his poor goalkeeping allowed Riccardo Calafiori to head in from a corner, sealing the match’s outcome.
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The Red Devils showed a glimpse of improvement in the attack from last season, with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo threatening the Gunners.
However, they could not penetrate as Arsenal’s defenders were resolute, leaving Ruben Amorim's side frustrated.
David Raya produced a Man of the Match performance in goal for the Gunners, but it was not the same story for their opponents.
Donnarumma linked with Manchester United
They will need to shop for a proven shot-stopper, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, reportedly available for £40million.
The 26-year-old is seeking an increase from his £210,000-per-week salary, and now he has been sidelined by Luis Enrique.
Donnarumma has also been linked with Manchester City, but after spending £200million on attackers, United are now focused on sales.
Marcus Rashford’s loan to Barcelona is the only departure so far, with no buyers for Antony, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, or Tyrell Malacia.
Andre Onana was on the bench in their season opener, and his future is uncertain as he missed pre-season due to a hamstring injury.
Amorim decided against naming him in the squad, but said via SunSport:
"I didn’t drop Onana from the squad. I didn’t drop one of the other two from the squad. It is not putting Andre Onana with just one week, without seeing a game, without time training...
"We prove today that we can win any game in the Premier League, especially against a team like Arsenal. I’m happy with the players. I’m happy with the three goalkeepers."
Man Utd to offload 6 players?
- Andre Onana
- Antony
- Jadon Sancho
- Alejandro Garnacho
- Tyrell Malacia
- Rasmus Hojlund
The sale of the six mentioned players could provide the club with the financial flexibility to pursue Donnarumma.
Collectively, these players earn £685,000 per week, so offloading them would free up roughly twice the amount needed to meet Donnarumma's desired salary.
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Earlier, TBR Football chief Graeme Bailey said:
"Manchester United are open to making changes in their goalkeeping department, and Onana is aware.
"There is a chance to bring in a Donnarumma or Martinez, one of the best keepers in the world, and United are tempted"
Neville laments Man Utd goalkeeping woes
Legit.ng earlier reported that former England international Gary Neville identified a problem in Manchester United's current squad.
The former defender insisted that the goalkeeper poses a major threat to the team if not addressed.
Source: Legit.ng
