Andre Onana could be Manchester United's next signing this summer as Erik ten Hag seeks to strengthen his squad prior to next season.
United have already signed Mason Mount from Chelsea as their first acquisition ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. A deal of an initial £55m was agreed with the Stamford Bridge club, with an extra £5m in add-ons.
Among the next priorities for United now is to sign a goalkeeper. It follows David de Gea's departure from Old Trafford after 12 years at the club.
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Onana has been strongly linked with a move to United this summer from Inter Milan as the prime target for Ten Hag in the goalkeeping position. With that in mind, here's the latest gossip surrounding the potential move and when it could be down .
Deal set to be done 'within 72 hours' with €50m fee
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Onana is expected to be a United player within the next 72 hours.
The report states that the fee United will pay will initially be €50m, with add-ons. A deal has been agreed in principle and the move could be finalised between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Inter to 'make four signings' with Onana money
Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport reports that Inter intend to sign four players with the money received from United for Onana's services.
Chief among those will be to bring Romelu Lukaku back to the San Siro on a permanent basis from Chelsea after his loan spell last season. He is one of four signings the Italian side wish to make.
Atalanta defender Merih Demiral is on the radar. Swiss veteran Yann Sommer could be Onana's replacement, while there are also hopes to sign young stopper Anatoliy Trubin from Shakhtar Donetsk.
United 'want Onana on pre-season tour'
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says that United are keen to have Onana on their upcoming pre-season tour of the USA, with the transfer poised to be completed in the coming week.
Speaking to Caught Offside, Romano said: "Manchester United are now really close to completing the signing of Andre Onana. I’ve been told it should be sealed by the end of next week. The Inter Milan goalkeeper has already agreed personal terms, and a bid should come in soon, with United keen to have him on their pre-season tour in the US."
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