Record Signing Alert: Manchester United Secures Andre Onana for Staggering £472m Deal, Setting the Bar High for Goalkeeper Transfers!

Manchester United and Inter Milan have finalized a contract for Andre Onana, the goalkeeper, which is valued at a maximum of €55m (£47.2m). This achievement comes after a series of discussions between the two clubs, with an upfront amount of €51m (£43.8m), along with additional €4m (£3.4m) contingent upon the performance of both the player and the club.

United are optimistic about Onana's potential inclusion in their USA pre-season tour, which concludes on July 31. The 27-year-old actively expressed his desire to join Old Trafford and reunite with his former Ajax mentor, Erik ten Hag, who is spearheading the transfer.

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According to our chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol, United is now considering the possibility of acquiring Zion Suzuki, the goalkeeper from Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. This interest stems from the fact that David De Gea was unable to reach an agreement on a new contract and subsequently announced his departure on a free transfer earlier this month.

Erik ten Hag has secured the goalkeeper he desires for the upcoming season. It is an extraordinary acquisition for Inter Milan, considering they acquired Onana on a free transfer last summer and are now parting ways with him for a staggering sum of nearly £48m. Ten Hag possesses an intimate knowledge of the player from their time together at Ajax.

He is a contemporary goalkeeper who excels at playing from the defensive line, displaying remarkable ease with the ball and a propensity for taking risks. So many risks, in fact, that he was subsequently dismissed from the World Cup by Cameroon's manager due to his dissatisfaction with the frequency of playing out.

His style stands in stark contrast to that of David De Gea. The prevalent discourse in football emphasizes the necessity for a goalkeeper who is proficient at ball distribution and initiating attacks from the back, and Onana undoubtedly possesses those skills - his extraordinary performances for Inter, which propelled them to the Champions League final, attest to this fact.

West Ham interested in McTominay

Having previously experienced some clashes with Ten Hag at Ajax resulting in his occasional omission from the team, as well as enduring a nine-month suspension due to a doping violation, he had a strained history with the coach. Nevertheless, despite these past discrepancies, Ten Hag expressed his desire for a new goalkeeper and successfully acquired his desired player.

West Ham interested in McTominay

West Ham have expressed their interest in securing the services of midfielder Scott McTominay, however, Manchester United has not yet received any formal offers.

The Scottish player still has two years remaining on his contract, and there is also an option to extend it for an additional 12 months. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions with Galatasaray regarding the acquisition of midfielder Fred, although initial indications point to a discrepancy in valuation.

Fulham made an inquiry earlier in the transfer window and still hold an interest, although not at the price currently being asked. Additionally, clubs from Saudi Arabia are also believed to be interested. Fred is now in the last year of his contract at Old Trafford.

United is willing to resume discussions with Nottingham Forest regarding Dean Henderson, but there is a condition - the completion of a deal for Onana.

Additionally, Everton continues its negotiations with United for the acquisition of Anthony Elanga.

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Man Utd's priority currently lies with Onana, but they remain optimistic about securing a deal for Atalanta's forward, Rasmus Hojlund. All parties involved are eager to reach an agreement, as Hojlund himself shows great interest in making the move.

If there are departures in defence and midfield, United will look at their options.

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