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Andre Onana, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
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Chelsea could inadvertently help Manchester United offload Andre Onana this summer.
Onana, 28, has struggled since his €50.2 million move to Old Trafford in 2023 and Ruben Amorim is reportedly eager to sell him following several high-profile mistakes so far this season.
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In addition to Man Utd" href="https://manunews.com/" target="_blank">Man Utd, Chelsea are also in the market for a new goalkeeper, following the woes of Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen this campaign, and they have identified AC Milan superstar Mike Maignan as a key target, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes" href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/premier-league-pelea-fichaje-mike-maignan-20250327.html" target="_blank">Fichajes.
Djordje Petrovic has enjoyed a successful loan stint at Strasbourg, and will return to Stamford Bridge this summer, but Chelsea are reportedly set to challenge Aston Villa for Maignan’s signature once the 2024-25 season concludes.
The 29-year-old’s current contract at Milan is set to expire in 2026 and the Serie A giants are therefore open to a sale if they receive an offer worth €40 million.
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With Milan facing the prospect of losing Maignan this summer, they have identified Onana as a possible replacement, as per Fichajes" href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/club-quiere-hacerle-favor-manchester-united-fichar-onana-20250326.html" target="_blank">Fichajes.
The Rossoneri are aware of Onana’s situation at Man Utd and they are reportedly eager to pounce amid their pursuit of a new goalkeeper.
Andre Onana, Man Utd
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Man Utd target Andre Onana replacement
With Onana possibly set to leave Man Utd this summer, the Red Devils are expected to sign a new goalkeeper ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
James Trafford (Burnley), Lucas Chevalier (Lille), Anthony Patterson (Sunderland), Senne Lammens (Royal Antwerp) and Joan Garcia (Espanyol) have all been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks, with the club ramping up their pursuit of a new shot-stopper.
Man Utd may even be forced to sign two goalkeepers this summer, with Tom Heaton set to depart on a free transfer when his current contract expires in July and Altay Bayindir tipped to return to Turkey.