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Manchester United are weighing up a move for a new starting goalkeeper this summer following recent costly errors from Andre Onana.
The Cameroon international came under fire again after two poor moments in Thursday night’s 2-2 Europa League draw away to Lyon.
Onana should have done better with both of Lyon’s goals.
His position is now being openly questioned by figures within the club.
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That Europa League clash followed an ugly public spat with former United midfielder Nemanja Matic, who labelled Onana as “the worst goalkeeper in the club’s history.”
The two-time Premier League champion labelled Onana as “the worst goalkeeper in the club’s history.”
It’s understood Onana has begun to lose the confidence of members within the squad, after a string of disappointing displays this season.
Mike Phelan, former assistant manager, even suggested Ruben Amorim must consider dropping the 29-year-old for the remainder of the campaign.
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While United have more pressing priorities in the transfer market, sources insist that the goalkeeping position is now a growing problem.
The original expectation was for United to simply recruit a new backup option this summer.
Especially with Altay Bayindir’s future still unclear.
However, Onana’s inconsistency and high-profile errors have shifted internal discussions toward potentially signing a new first-choice keeper.
United have already carried out a detailed assessment of potential targets.
A list including a highly-rated Championship shot-stopper who’s been linked with multiple Premier League clubs.
Manchester United keen on James Trafford to replace Andre Onana
The goalkeeper in question is Burnley’s James Trafford.
United are keen on the Englishman, according to GiveMeSport’s exclusive.
Trafford has broken clean sheet records this season and is considered one of the top young English prospects in the game.
The 6’6 shot-stopper is viewed by many scouts as a long-term Premier League-level No.1.
United are said to admire his temperament and progression and have kept close tabs on him for several months.
Although Ruben Amorim is not believed to have made a final decision yet, the need for change in goal is becoming harder to ignore.
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Onana was signed in 2023 for £47.2m and handed a £200,000-a-week contract running until 2028.
Thus, making any exit complicated.
Any deal involving Onana would still need to make financial sense for United.
Moreso, given FFP concerns and the high wages involved.
As Amorim prepares to shape the squad in his own image this summer, one of his first big calls could be between the posts.
United fans will be watching closely to see whether patience runs out.
Or if a new No.1 will arrive to steady the ship.
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Source: Centred Devils
