After David de Gea announced his departure from the team, Man Utd will have a new custodian for the upcoming campaign. De Gea had been offered a new deal by the Red Devils that would have significantly reduced his weekly salary of £375,000, but they later withdrew from the negotiations. After playing at Old Trafford for 12 years, the Spaniard is now a free agent.
Onana, a custodian for Inter, is a strong candidate to take De Gea’s place in net. In addition to being a fantastic custodian, the 27-year-old can play out from the back like Ten Hag prefers.
As they attempt to add Onana to their roster, Man Utd and Inter are in advanced talks. Man Utd started the bidding at €40 million (£34.3 million), but Inter turned down their offer.
To reach a deal with Inter, Ten Hag’s team will need to offer €55 million (£47.2 million).
Romano stated how Man Utd is also attempting to recruit 20-year-old custodian Zion Suzuki from Japanese club Urawa Reds in a post on Twitter.
Man Utd is “working” on the transaction and has begun speaking with Suzuki in an effort to come to an understanding regarding the personal details. One of Ten Hag’s three backup keeper choices is the Japan U21 starlet; Romano omits the names of the other two players.
The journalist also offered some information into the potential arrival date of Suzuki in England for Man Utd. He claims that they are now concentrating on Onana and will finish that transaction before beginning talks with Suzuki’s present side.
Man Utd deal not as far along as first believed
As a result, it might take Man Utd a few weeks to reach a deal with Suzuki.
Prior reports said that Suzuki’s move to Manchester United was “imminent.” But it appears that those assertions were exaggerated.
An excellent succession plan for the Man Utd custodian position is being developed by Ten Hag. Onana can be Man Utd’s starting centre for at least four or five years because he is 27 years old. This will give Suzuki some time to improve, perhaps with the help of loans, before he starts to contend with Onana for a starting position.
Dean Henderson and Tom Heaton are already signed by Manchester United. Henderson, however, is hoping to make a permanent move to Nottingham Forest, whereas Heaton, 37, might shortly call it quits.
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