Manchester United pushed the boat out during the summer transfer window and now seem to be planning on their next capture ahead of the market opening for business again in January.
Manchester United set to offload Andre Onana on loan
The English transfer window is now closed and Ruben Amorim will need to work with the players at his disposal for the time being, though he is in the process of sanctioning a departure that could be announced imminently.
Fabrizio Romano has reported on X that Andre Onana is set to leave on loan to join Trabzonspor, in a deal that will contain no loan fee or option to buy the player once his agreement comes to an end.
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Andre Onana in action for Manchester United.
Concern over Onana's performances at Manchester United have existed for a long time and his exit will be seen as a timely one by many supporters.
High-profile errors and the weight of the number one jersey at Old Trafford have left the Cameroon international seeking a new challenge, especially after Senne Lammens' £18.2 million arrival from Royal Antwerp.
Speaking about the realities of Onana's situation, Roy Carroll has given his own account of the difficulties he faced when between the sticks at the Red Devils, claiming that mental toughness is key for Amorim's chosen stopper moving forward.
He stated: "It's not easy playing for Manchester United at the moment, but it was hard back then because everyone was expecting the new Peter Schmeichel.
"Even then, if you made a mistake, it was big news. You had to be mentally strong and that is still the case. But we are not robots; we are all human beings. It is not so much what you do on the pitch as what you do off it."
With a change of the guard within Manchester United's backline apparent, the next domino could be about to fall once the January window opens.
Manchester United plan to trigger Dani Vivian's release clause
Onana's exit will leave Lammens between the sticks, and reports in Spain claim Manchester United could look to trigger Athletic Club defender Dani Vivian's release clause in January, which stands at the £34.7 million mark.
Deemed similar to Dayot Upamecano by FBRef, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also keen on the Spain international, who has made 152 appearances for Athletic Club, registering seven goals and two assists.
Seen as a market opportunity due to his favourable value, Vivian has already won five tackles and made 16 recoveries in La Liga this term, per Fotmob, illustrating his capacity to sniff out dangerous opportunities.
Harry Maguire is into the final year of his Manchester United contract, prompting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs in a money-spinning move for the England international.
With the Red Devils' veteran at risk of departing, Vivian could be a natural replacement if circumstances align at Old Trafford over the coming months.