Round-up as Manchester United make progress in the transfer market
Andre Onana has spent the season out on loan(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
Manchester United have been busy already this summer as Michael Carrick begins reshaping his squad.
Carrick was appointed permanent manager after steering United to third spot and securing Champions League qualification. His discussions with the club will have included the level of transfer backing, and the initial indications are highly encouraging, with midfielder Ederson poised to complete his move from Atalanta.
Offloading surplus players will also be essential, and headway has been achieved on that front, with Rasmus Hojlund converting his loan spell at Roma into a permanent deal. MEN Sport brings you a summary of the latest United news…
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Onana in talks
Trabzonspor’s president claims the club are holding daily discussions with Andre Onana regarding a permanent deal for the United goalkeeper. The Cameroon international was dropped in favour of Altay Bayindir at the beginning of the campaign before being loaned out to the Turkish Super Lig outfit.
Following a torrid few years at Old Trafford, Onana has enjoyed a successful season, helping Trabzonspor claim a creditable third-place finish behind Galatasaray and Fenerbahce while lifting the Turkish Cup.
Onana after winning the Turkish Cup with Trabzonspor(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
The club are now keen to make his move permanent, with president Ertugrul Dogan stating: “We speak with Onana every day. We won’t have any financial difficulties.”
United, who shelled out an initial £43.8m to Inter Milan for Onana, will be forced to accept a financial loss if they wish to move him on this summer. Dogan confirmed his club are willing to explore alternatives should an agreement prove elusive.
He said: “We’ll make the necessary sacrifices. I don’t think we will experience any setbacks. But if we do, we will find another goalkeeper of the same quality.”
Keeper commits
Third-choice stopper Tom Heaton has committed his future with a fresh one-year deal. The 40-year-old, who boasts three England caps, has featured just three times for the first team since rejoining Old Trafford for a second stint in 2021.
Heaton progressed through United’s academy system but has turned out for several other sides, including Burnley and Aston Villa, throughout his extensive career. Heaton, who made his senior bow at Swindon while on loan from United in 2005, commented: “It is a huge honour to continue to represent Manchester United.
Tom Heaton is staying on at Old Trafford(Image: Ben Roberts – Danehouse/Getty Images)
“You can feel the determination and ambition of everyone throughout the club to keep pushing for success. I am really excited to play my role in driving us forward and helping the group to compete for the biggest honours.”
Heaton has served as deputy to Senne Lammens, who has held the number one spot since arriving at the club last summer, and Bayindir.
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