Following David de Gea’s departure, Man United is searching for a replacement. To sign Inter Milan’s Andre Onana, a contract is being negotiated.
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Many Manchester United supporters would have rejoiced if David de Gea had started the 2023–24 Premier League season between the posts in 2023.
The Spaniard won’t wear the starting bib at Old Trafford for the first time since 2012 when he did. His stay being extended for a 13th year seemed less plausible as time went on.
Erik ten Hag couldn’t hide his displeasure with De Gea’s distribution, which is such an important aspect of how he wants his team to play. Having the correct goalkeeper can be just as crucial as having a focal point on the other end, something United also lacks.
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At United, the importance of a competent goalkeeper has never been underestimated. Sir Alex Ferguson failed multiple times in his attempts to replace Peter Schmeichel before settling on Edwin van der Sar.
He missed one of three games during his famous time to scout David De Gea, knowing he needed to do a better job of succeeding the Dutchman who came before him. He got that one right, to be sure.
Ten Hag has to decide his successor, and Andre Onana has been picked. According to reports, negotiations to reach a fee with Inter Milan are advancing. The manager of United will hopefully rejoin with the goalkeeper who was a great asset to him at Ajax.
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It would be a big issue if United failed to reach their main target. The last two Premier League champions served as a reminder of the value of an exceptional goalkeeper, even though the team has backups.
The goalkeepers for United’s major rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool, have undergone radical changes in the previous five years. Even the finest coaches, like Pep Guardiola, require the ideal goal fit.
Guardiola hammered Joe Hart upon his arrival at the club. Willy Caballero began his debut match by dismissing England’s number one.
Claudio Bravo would finally assume the gloves for City in Guardiola’s debut season, but he was exposed. United fans will recall his blunder, which allowed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to volley him in the Old Trafford derby that year.
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It prompted the City manager to reconsider, and Ederson was brought in for year two. He hasn’t looked back since.
Likewise, the additions of Allison and Virgil van Dijk have drawn attention to Jurgen Klopp’s efforts at Liverpool. The writing was on the wall after Real Madrid defeated the clubs in the UEFA Champions League final in 2016 due to a mistake by Loris Karius.
Therefore, United could offer Dean Henderson the number one spot. They could go for a low-cost, safe option. A sideways move. However, that might jeopardize the advancements Ten Hag is attempting to accomplish at United.
So, United could allow Dean Henderson to be number one. They could go for a low-cost, safe option. A sideways move. But that could undermine the progress that Ten Hag is trying to make at United.
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