Manchester United are set to host Fiorentina in their final pre-season friendly game tomorrow.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Andre Onana is not expected to play tomorrow but is targeting a return to the starting XI for the opening game of the season against Arsenal next Sunday.
The 29-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in training last month and did not play in any of the pre-season games.
He travelled with the rest of the squad to the United States and participated in non-contact sessions to minimise the risk of aggravating his injury.
The Red Devils will be hoping Onana regains match fitness ahead of the crucial opener.
Onana moved to Old Trafford from Inter Milan in 2023.
He was tasked with replacing club legend David de Gea, as then-manager Erik ten Hag favoured a ball-playing goalkeeper.
The Cameroon international has had a turbulent spell at United.
He has made several high-profile errors, which have directly contributed to United dropping key points.
His poor shot-stopping has severely dented his confidence, and next season could be his final opportunity to silence the critics.
There were big doubts over his future but the club are yet to deem him surplus to requirements.
His deputy, Altay Bayindir, has also shown signs of vulnerability between the sticks.
There is no doubt that United need to bolster their goalkeeping department.
Emiliano Martinez and Gianluigi Donnarumma are two proven shot-stoppers but a move for either of them looks unlikely.
With just three weeks left in the window, United’s priority remains signing a midfielder.
They have already made summer swoops for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Benjamin Sesko is undergoing his medical and could be unveiled at Old Trafford tomorrow.
United’s outlay for this summer has already surpassed £200 million.
They need to sell a few unwanted players to balance their books before making an attempt to sign a new goalkeeper.
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