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United Set £20m Release Clause for Onana

The Red Devils will consider offers exceeding £20 million for 29-year-old goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer, sparking debate over value and form.

fotnet24.net reports that Manchester United will field bids above £20 million for Andre Onana when the summer window opens. That tag sits drastically below the £44 million initial outlay the club paid to secure the Cameroonian from Inter Milan in July 2023, a figure that could have risen to approximately £47.5 million with performance-related add‑ons.

The 29‑year‑old shot‑stopper has struggled to replicate the form that made him one of Serie A’s standout goalkeepers. Since his arrival at Old Trafford, he has conceded errors leading directly to goals more often than any other Premier League keeper across all competitions. Those mistakes have intensified scrutiny on United’s back line and fuelled speculation over his future between the posts.

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His most glaring lapses arrived during the Europa League quarter‑final first leg, where two costly fumbles handed the opposition an unexpected advantage. United’s manager dropped Onana for the subsequent Premier League clash, only to reinstate him for a dramatic 5‑4 semi‑final triumph that sealed a place in the last four. Despite that comeback, doubts linger over his consistency on the big stage.

Internally, strengthening the outfield positions remains the priority. technial staff have earmarked striking, central defence, wing‑back and midfield reinforcements as key summer targets, while a new no. 1 ranks lower on the shopping list—unless United receive their targeted fee for Onana.

Interest from the Saudi Pro League continues to simmer. fotnet24.net confirms that clubs from the Middle East have maintained a firm eye on the former Ajax academy graduate since his days in Italy. That longstanding admiration suggests United could find willing suitors ready to meet the £20 million threshold.

Even at that reduced figure, the sale would represent a significant loss. United’s original investment of nearly £44 million, combined with potential add‑ons up to £47.5 million, leaves them sharply under water if Onana departs for just over £20 million. The club must weigh the financial setback against the opportunity to rejuvenate their goalkeeping ranks.

In other United developments, Marcus Rashford looks poised to make his loan spell at Aston Villa permanent this summer. With Rashford likely heading to Villa Park, fotnet24.net asserts that United have identified Ollie Watkins as a potential replacement. The England international, now 29, has showcased clinical finishing and intelligent movement since joining Villa in 2020.

United are also monitoring options in France. talk of a summer swoop for Paris Saint‑Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé, age 27, continues to gain traction. His pace and creativity could inject fresh impetus into United’s attack, should negotiations prove viable.

Between the sticks, United scouts have turned their attention to FC Porto’s Diogo Costa, a 25‑year‑old shot‑stopper whose performances in Portugal have drawn admiring glances. Meanwhile, opinions remain divided on current deputy Aaron Ramsdale, 26, with some insiders suggesting he may need another stepping‑stone move before challenging at the very top level.

As Manchester United prepare for a summer overhaul, the fate of Andre Onana will loom large over their planning. Whether Old Trafford can recover its investment or persuade the 29‑year‑old to regain his best form, the coming weeks promise to shape the club’s defensive future.

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