Man Utd on brink of agreeing Andre Onana transfer with wages revealed and they’ll make huge saving by releasing De Gea
MANCHESTER UNITED are close to agreeing personal terms with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Boss Erik ten Hag wants the 27-year-old signed before they head off on a pre-season tour of the United States later this month.
The Red Devils have made one offer, thought to be £35.8million, for the Cameroon international though that falls below Inter‘s valuation.
Progress has been made between the two clubs over the weekend and there is confidence that a compromise can be found.
Further talks are expected to take place this week and there is optimism a deal will be struck sooner rather than later.
Contract negotiations are almost at an end and will not be an issue.
The former Barcelona academy player is expected to agree a five-year deal worth just over £100,000-a-week, a huge saving on David De Gea’s £375,000-a-week wage.
The Spanish goalkeeper announced his departure from Manchester United over the weekend after 12 years and more than 500 appearances.
Onana, who made 145 appearances under Ten Hag during their time at Ajax, has made it clear he is keen on a reunion with the Dutchman at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag has been keen to add a goalkeeper who is far more accomplished with the ball at their feet and Onana certainly fits the bill.
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De Gea often struggled when trying to play out from the back and suffered a number of high-profile blunders.
Onana is far more confident and also played alongside United defender Lisandro Martinez at Ajax.
The goalkeeper helped Inter win the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italia last season while also reaching the Champions League final in Istanbul.
United have already signed England midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea this summer and are keen on a move for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.
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