Transfer News: Man Utd face Onana problem

Andre Onana | (Credit: Telegraph)

Transfer News: Man Utd face Onana problem

Ayoola Kelechi 09:15 - 28.03.2025

The Red Devils face an uphill battle to sell the Cameroonian goalkeeper

Manchester United are facing a dilemma over Andre Onana, who has been presented with a lucrative transfer offer from Saudi Arabia.

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Despite an underwhelming stint at Old Trafford, the Cameroonian goalkeeper has no intention of leaving, adding to the club’s growing list of problems as they navigate a troubled season.

Onana's struggles and Saudi interest

It has been a nightmare spell for Andre Onana since his £47.2 million move from Inter Milan to Old Trafford last summer.

Cameroon icon Andre Onana | Imago

Touted as the ideal replacement for David de Gea, he has instead been a lightning rod for criticism, with high-profile mistakes in both the Premier League and Champions League costing Manchester United dearly.

Despite his inconsistent performances, Onana has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, where clubs are prepared to offer massive wages to secure his signature.

Andre Onana
Andre Onana's Manchester United future is uncertain (Credit: Imago)

According to Mirror Football, ambitious Saudi Pro League sides were hoping to lure him away this summer, potentially providing the Red Devils with an easy solution to their goalkeeping conundrum.

However, Onana has made it clear that he wants to stay and fight for his place at United. While that might seem like a show of resilience, it also complicates United’s transfer plans, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the new regime look to rebuild a struggling squad.

Onana dilemma worries Manchester United

The future of Onana is just one piece of United’s larger transfer headache. Manchester United majority owner Ratcliffe recently admitted that the club is still paying off major signings from past windows.

Andre Onana has not rested since his move to Manchester United last summer.
Andre Onana has not rested since his move to Manchester United last summer. | Imago, X/@Cristiano

In an interview with BBC Sport, Ratcliffe bluntly stated, "If you look at the players we are buying this summer, that we didn't buy, we're buying Antony, we're buying Casemiro, we're buying Onana, we're buying Hojlund, we're buying Sancho.

“These are all things from the past, whether we like it or not, we've inherited those things and have to sort that out."

Casemiro
Casemiro is linked with a summer 2025 move away from Manchester United (Credit: Imago)

With Onana refusing to leave, United may struggle to offload other big earners like Casemiro, who is also linked with a Saudi move, and Antony, who may be sold permanently after his loan spell at Real Betis.

Jadon Sancho’s situation is even messier, with Chelsea reportedly reconsidering their £25 million obligation to buy him. Meanwhile, Rasmus Hojlund, another big-money signing, continues to struggle in front of goal, raising more concerns over the Red Devils being able to sell him.