Man United 'join Chelsea in the hunt for Inter Milan keeper Andre Onana'
According to recent reports, Manchester United is set to compete with Chelsea in their pursuit of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana. The Cameroonian international had an impressive season at Inter, featuring in 41 matches across various competitions. While Inter finished third in Serie A, they secured the Coppa Italia title and reached the final of the UEFA Champions League.
Mauricio Pochettino, the new Chelsea manager, is eager to sign a new goalkeeper and has identified Onana as a potential candidate. Initially, there were talks of a deal involving Romelu Lukaku returning to Inter on loan alongside Kalidou Koulibaly, while Onana would move in the opposite direction. However, it appears that Manchester United has emerged as another contender in the race to secure the goalkeeper's signature. The Guardian has reported that United is considering Onana as a potential challenger to their long-serving goalkeeper, David de Gea.
Although de Gea has been with Manchester United for a considerable time and was part of their previous Premier League triumphs, his performances last season were inconsistent. While he managed to keep the most clean sheets in the league, he made some costly errors in crucial moments, such as the FA Cup final and Europa League quarterfinal. While there is a contract offer on the table for de Gea, he has yet to sign it. Furthermore, it is speculated that if he does stay at Old Trafford, he would face a reduced role in the team and a significant wage cut.
While Manchester United has also been linked with Porto's talented goalkeeper Diogo Costa, the player seems inclined to remain in Portugal. Consequently, the potential acquisition of Onana would be a welcome success for United after experiencing frustrations in the transfer market recently.
On the other hand, Ajax, managed by Erik ten Hag, recently had a bid of £40 million for Chelsea's Mason Mount rejected. Consequently, they are now deemed unlikely to pursue Harry Kane to address their striker issues. Additionally, their pursuit of Victor Osimhen has encountered obstacles as Paris Saint-Germain has expressed interest in the £120 million-rated forward.
As an alternative, Manchester United is monitoring the progress of Danish striker Victor Hojlund. The 20-year-old has made a significant impact, scoring five goals in his first two international appearances of 2023 and finding the net 10 times for Atalanta last season. United is prepared to pay around £86 million to secure his services.
In conclusion, both Manchester United and Chelsea are vying for the signature of Andre Onana from Inter Milan. While Chelsea's new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, sees him as a suitable option to bolster their goalkeeping department, Manchester United considers him a potential challenger to David de Gea. United's pursuit of Onana could provide a much-needed success in the transfer market after facing recent frustrations. Meanwhile, Ajax's attempts to acquire Mason Mount from Chelsea have been rejected, potentially impacting their pursuit of Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen. Manchester United is keeping a close eye on Danish striker Victor Hojlund, who has shown promise both internationally and at his current club, Atalanta.
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