BERGAMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 19: ata29 during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Stadio di Bergamo on September 19, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Manchester United’s need for a new goalkeeper seems quite pronounced this summer, with the Red Devils seemingly looking to replace Andre Onana in goal if the opportunity presents itself. The Cameroon international has had a tough couple of seasons at Old Trafford.
It has been a while since Man Utd have had a reliable presence inbetween the sticks at their club. Ever since David de Gea was let go of, which in hindsight turned out to be a torrid decision, the Red Devils have struggled at the back.
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Ruben Amorim did put his faith in Onana for much of the half season that he was in charge of but seemed to be sending a clear message when he left the ex-Ajax star out of the matchday squad for the Premier League curtain closer.
Some time ago, we covered a story revealing that Man Utd wanted to sign talented Atalanta shot-stopper Marco Carnesecchi to replace Onana this summer.
The Italian has done very well for the Serie A side and could be ready to make the move to the Premier League.
Now, as per Alfredo Pedulla, Man Utd are now ready to bid £34m to sign the 24-year-old shot-stopper but Atalanta are asking for a fee in the range of around £43m to part ways with one of their most important players this summer.
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Italy have produced a long list of talented goalkeepers since the legendary Gigi Buffon and the presence of the dominating Donnarumma and a talented deputy in Guglielmo Vicario has prevented the Atalanta star from winning a cap for his international side.
That said, Carnesecchi is an Atalanta star in his own right and would be a very decent upgrade on Andre Onana.
He is at a similar level to where the Cameroonian was back when he was signed from Inter Milan but the potential is there to bet on.
The 24-year-old is a very good shot-stopper who is adequate with his feet. He is not as adventurous as Onana, which in this case could turn out to be a good thing.
His arrival at Old Trafford could directly be correlated with a potential departure for the existing #24 and let’s wait and see how it goes.