Unveiling a formidable addition: Andre Onana undergoes successful Manchester United medical in record-breaking £472m transfer from Inter Milan

Inter Milan's goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has successfully undergone a medical examination for his £47.2 million transfer to Man Utd at Old Trafford. An official announcement confirming the move is anticipated shortly, with Onana slated to join his forthcoming teammates in the United States for pre-season preparations.

The squad departed on Wednesday following their pre-season victory against Lyon at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

Man Utd will compensate Inter with an initial payment of €51m (£43.8m), along with potential add-ons amounting to €4m (£3.4m) based on both individual and club performance.

Onana has expressed his desire to transfer to Old Trafford and be reunited with his former Ajax coach, Erik ten Hag, who is actively pushing for the move of the 27-year-old.

Additionally, Manchester United is considering the acquisition of Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Urawa Red Diamonds, following David De Gea's failure to reach agreement on a new contract and his recent announcement of leaving the club on a free transfer.

Kaveh: Ten Hag has the goalkeeper he wants

According to our chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol:

"Erik ten Hag has successfully acquired the goalkeeper he desired for the upcoming season. It must be acknowledged that this is an exceptional transaction for Inter Milan, as they originally acquired Onana on a free transfer last year and are now selling him for a potential sum of nearly £48m.

Ten Hag is familiar with him since they previously collaborated at Ajax.

He embodies a contemporary style of goalkeeping, demonstrating proficiency in playing the ball out from the defense. Equally at ease with the ball at his feet, he tends to embrace calculated risks in his gameplay. His penchant for this approach resulted in his untimely departure from the World Cup, as the Cameroon manager expressed discontent with his excessive inclination towards playing out from the back.

He presents a contrast compared to David De Gea. In today's modern football, there is much talk about the necessity of having a goalkeeper who is skilled in ball control and capable of playing from the defense, and Onana exceeds these expectations - his performance for Inter was outstanding, which contributed to their journey to the Champions League final.

In the past, he had a few conflicts with Ten Hag, resulting in being benched at Ajax, and he also faced a nine-month suspension due to a doping violation. However, Ten Hag desired a fresh goalkeeper, and his wish has been fulfilled with the acquisition of Onana.

Analysis: Why Onana can elevate Man Utd

We, Zinny Boswell, specialized in digital football journalism, admire Andre Onana for his embodiment of the modern goalkeeper. Not only adept at utilizing his feet, he possesses exceptional mobility that allows him to play as a sweeper goalkeeper. However, his unwavering confidence stands out as his most significant attribute. This crucial factor will be pivotal for his success at Manchester United, as they anticipate him to handle the immense pressure Gary Neville acknowledges it entails—the most pressurized role in English football.

Onana's arrival will greatly enhance Man Utd's build-up play, similar to the impact Lisandro Martinez had last season when he joined from Ajax. The team's confidence when playing out from the back significantly improved with Martinez's addition. Conversely, David De Gea's limitations in this aspect have hindered the team's progress.

When analyzing the statistics, it is evident that Onana surpasses De Gea in terms of passing frequency, passing accuracy, long passes, and long passing accuracy. However, it is worth noting that Onana more frequently opts for short passes. Considering Ten Hag's desire to maintain control in games, Onana is an ideal goalkeeper choice for the Dutchman.

If the goalkeeper's inconsistency in delivering passes persists, it has a ripple effect on the entire team. The struggles faced by Man Utd in the previous season serve as a prime example of their vulnerability at times. Strengthening their defensive confidence would greatly benefit them.

West Ham interested in McTominay

West Ham are keen on acquiring midfielder Scott McTominay, although United have not yet received any formal offers.

The Scotland international still has two years remaining on his contract, with the possibility of extending for an additional 12 months.

In other news, discussions continue with Galatasaray regarding the acquisition of midfielder Fred, with initial indications suggesting a disparity in valuation.

Fulham had previously inquired during the transfer window and are still interested, although not at the current asking price. Additionally, there is speculation about clubs from Saudi Arabia expressing interest.

Fred's contract at Old Trafford is now in its final year.

United is willing to reconsider negotiations with Nottingham Forest regarding Dean Henderson, but only under the condition that they finalize a deal for Onana.

Furthermore, Everton is still engaged in discussions with United regarding the acquisition of Anthony Elanga.

United remain in talks with Atalanta over Hojlund

Man Utd's primary target at the moment is Onana, however, they remain hopeful of finalizing a deal with Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund.

All parties involved display a strong desire to reach an agreement and Hojlund is eager to make the move.

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

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Manchester United is still showing interest in Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat, the talented Morocco international who previously played under Ten Hag during his time at Utrecht.

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