Andre Onana’s career at Manchester United might not be over just yet, with his future beyond this season far from resolved.
Currently on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor, Andre Onana wants to challenge for his Manchester United place upon return to Carrington this summer.
Many feel Onana is completely out of his depth to even think he can challenge Senne Lammens, considering how shocking he was in goal for United last season.
However, United might end up having to take the Cameroonian back, considering his asking price is never going to be reached.
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Manchester United are demanding £39m to sell Andre Onana to Trabzonspor
When Andre Onana left United, there were no tears shed at Old Trafford, as he had been woeful throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
However, his loan to Trabzonspor always had one question hanging over it. Can they afford to buy him?
Now, Trabzonspor-based Turkish outlet Trabzon Gunebakis Haber, the answer is no.
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This is because United are currently demanding £39m-£43m for Onana on a permanent basis, which is unaffordable for the club.
Even if it were affordable, no club will pay the same fee United paid three years ago.
Trabzonspor vice-president Zeyyat Kafkas has spoken on this matter, explaining why the move for Onana isn’t likely.
“As the figure from Manchester United for the purchase of Andre Onana is in the range of €45-50m, our president has sincerely informed the community in line with Trabzonspor’s realities.”
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Ineos are crazy to ask for such a hefty Onana fee
Onana returning to Carrington would be a disaster for Ineos, given he was supposed to earn a permanent move and leave the club.
However, Onana’s loan hasn’t been perfect, and as a result, the expectations for a fee need to be slashed to avoid him returning.
Onana might be a world-class keeper on his day, but he ultimately has too much past baggage in goal for United for the fans to ever trust him.
If he comes back, United will take on his £6m-a-year wage, which, for a potentially third-choice goalkeeper, is like throwing money down a drain.
United must drastically reduce the asking price and get a deal done.
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