MX23RW : Tuesday, November 5 21:17:19| >> :60:533:533:

Manchester United 'consider signing goalkeeper to compete with Onana'

Man United 'consider signing goalkeeper to compete with Onana'
© Reuters
Manchester United reportedly consider signing a new goalkeeper this summer to compete with current number one Andre Onana.

Manchester United are reportedly considering signing a new goalkeeper to compete with Andre Onana for the 2024-25 season.

The Cameroon international immediately took on the number one role upon his arrival from Inter Milan, with whom he reached the 2022-23 Champions League final.

Onana stepped into David de Gea's shoes after the Spaniard ended his 12-year association with the Red Devils, but he was subjected to scathing criticism for early mistakes in the first half of the season.

Onana has largely managed to cut out his errors since, though, recording a respectable 12 clean sheets from 46 matches across all competitions, including eight shut-outs from 34 Premier League matches.

However, the 28-year-old was at fault for another two dropped points at the weekend, conceding a late penalty against Burnley with a nonsensical challenge on Clarets striker Zeki Amdouni.

Manchester United's Andre Onana fouls Burnley's Zeki Amdouni to concede a penalty on April 27, 2024© Reuters

Current number two set for exit?

Aaron Wan-Bissaka seemingly had the situation under control and headed the ball clear, but Onana came flying out of his goal and clattered into Amdouni, who dusted himself down and converted from 12 yards.

Man United's draw with Vincent Kompany's side guarantees that they will not be playing Champions League football next year, and according to Fichajes, the Red Devils could be on the lookout for another shot-stopper this summer.

As well as bringing Onana to the club, Man United also captured Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce, but the Turkey international has only made one competitive appearance for Ten Hag's side so far.

Onana was surprisingly given the nod in the EFL Cup and FA Cup before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations, where Bayindir earned his belated senior debut in a 4-2 win over Newport County in the latter competition.

Bayindir's contract at Old Trafford runs until 2027 with the option of a further 12 months, but he is already being tipped to leave, while Tom Heaton's contract expires at the end of the campaign too.

Man United to move for Champions League-scoring goalkeeper?

Lazio's Ivan Provedel celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on September 20, 2023© Reuters

In terms of goalkeepers who could arrive in Manchester this summer, the report claims that Lazio's Ivan Provedel is on the Red Devils' radar, and the club could even make an approach for his services this summer.

The 30-year-old made headlines on the opening matchday of this season's Champions League, heading home a dramatic late equaliser in Lazio's 1-1 group-stage draw with Atletico Madrid.

Provedel has also accrued 13 clean sheets from 38 matches in all competitions this season, although he has missed his side's last six Serie A matches with an ankle problem, but his issue should not hamper his chances of a Euro 2024 call-up.

However, Lazio are under no pressure to part ways with the former Empoli and Spezia man, who is under contract with the Biancocelesti for another three seasons.

ID:542506:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect5200:

Click here for more stories about Andre Onana

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds fans after the match on February 24, 2024
Read Next:
"A threat" - Ten Hag praises much-criticised Man United man
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!