Man United May Sign Another Goalkeeper as Onana Faces Injury and Season Kickoff Risk
Man United May Need to Sign Another Goalkeeper Due to Onana’s Injury
Manchester United might have to look for a new goalkeeper after star player Andre Onana sustained a hamstring injury, potentially missing the start of the season.
The Cameroonian international was expected to be the club’s first-choice keeper but is now sidelined for six to eight weeks, following the injury sustained during pre-season training. The setback is a significant blow for the club, which has been focusing on strengthening its attacking options this summer.
United has already secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5 million, and Bryan Mbeumo is close to joining after agreeing personal terms with Brentford, pushing their summer transfer activity in attack. However, the injury to Onana forces the club to reconsider their plans for the goalkeeper position.
The injury means Onana will miss upcoming pre-season matches in Sweden and the United States. With Onana out, the team’s deputy, Altay Bayindir, will likely step in, alongside veteran Tom Heaton and young Radek Vítek. Onana had joined United in 2023 from Ajax for £47.1 million and had shown potential, though his time has been occasionally hampered by errors.
There are reports that the club is exploring options for a replacement goalkeeper, with some links to Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, though no formal negotiations have been confirmed. Ruben Amorim is reportedly assessing whether to pursue additional signings before the Premier League season begins against Arsenal on August 17.
Manchester United may need to seek a new goalkeeper due to Onana’s injury.
Onana’s injury will keep him out of pre-season games.
Ruben Amorim is contemplating whether he needs to sign a new goalkeeper.
United’s recent links to Emiliano Martinez have cooled, with no progress on a deal.