As their goalkeeper search goes on, Manchester United have now reportedly received the green light to sign an impressive shot-stopper in a cut-price deal this summer.
Onana keen to fight for Man Utd place
Amid links to the likes of Emiliano Martinez, it is expected that Andre Onana could face an uphill battle to keep hold of his No.1 spot next season. The former Inter star has been a liability for some time at Old Trafford and whilst they're in the mood to spend big it looks as though INEOS have set their sights on an upgrade. Onana, however, isn't keen to give up that easily.
Reportedly under the impression that he will stay put at Old Trafford, Manchester United could yet decide to burst Onana's bubble by welcoming his replacement in the coming months.
To that end, Martinez would certainly be an impressive arrival. Weakening Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the process, United would be signing a World Cup winner who the Villans may be forced to sell amid their PSR concerns.
The Argentine star isn't the only name on the Red Devils' radar, however. The likes of Andriy Lunin have also threatened to steal the headlines in recent weeks. The Real Madrid No.2 could yet decide to leave the Spanish giants in pursuit of a starting role and that would open the door for United to come swooping in.
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Manchester United appear to be moving one step closer to landing a key target this summer.
A Champions League winner who has experience at the very top level, it's no surprise that Lunin has found himself in United's sights this summer. But they may still opt for an alternative option and one who is now reportedly pushing to leave his current club.
Man Utd receive green light from Diogo Costa
According to A Bola, Manchester United have now received the green light from Diogo Costa over a summer move from FC Porto. The goalkeeper is reportedly pushing to leave the Portuguese club and they are now willing to accept a cheaper offer than his €75m (£64m) release clause.
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Costa is expected to leave Porto this summer and his desire to experience life outside of Portugal should place Old Trafford high up on his list of options. Given that he's available at a cut-price too, it's a deal that INEOS would be wise to pursue in the coming months.
League stats 24/25 (via FBref) Diogo Costa Andre Onana
Starts 32 34
Clean Sheets 16 9
Saves P90 1.78 2.59
Save Percentage 74.1% 68.9%
Described as "complete" by analyst Ben Mattinson, Costa would be a clear upgrade on Onana. Whilst the latter maintained a 68.9% save percentage last season, the Porto man thrived with a record of 74.1% to keep 16 clean sheets in 32 league appearances.
For the right price, a move to sign the Portugal international would represent yet more impressive business by INEOS this summer.