The Red Devils are preparing to return to the Champions League, thanks to a productive first season under boss Erik ten Hag, and potential reinforcements are being eyed in the transfer market.
According to transfer expertFabrizio Romano,Manchester Unitedhave upped the ante in their pursuit of Onana by holding direct talks withInter.
The respected Italian journalist suggests the Red Devils have asked to be informed of the goalkeeper’s situation as ten Hag is an admirer, while his current employers are seeking up to £48million.
It is understood thatManchester Unitedhave alreadyagreed personal termswith Onana, following productive discussions with his representatives, while an official bid could be lodged imminently.
Ten Hag is desperate to acquire the 27-year-oldas soon as possible, while Chelsea aremulling overwhether to hold talks withInter.
Transfer insider Dean Jones recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthat Onana would be a ‘game-changing’ signing forManchester United.
What has Ben Jacobs said about Onana?
Jacobs understands thatManchester Unitedare keen to sign Onana, while they may have received a major boost.
The journalist is aware thatInterneed to secure funds due to their current financial situation, meaning the shot-stopper could be a big-name to head thɾօυɢҺ the San Siro exit door.
Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT:”We know thatManchester Unitedare very much interested in Onana.
“Inter are going to be quite bullish in terms of their valuation, but they also have to sell andManchester Unitedknow this.
“We’ve heard prices ranging from probably the low єɴԀ of €40million all the way up to €70million, but it definitely won’t be at the top єɴԀ of that bracket.”
Would Onana be a good signing for Man United?
Onana is clearly a safe pair of hands as, according toTransfermarkt, he has kept 104 clean sheets over the course of his senior club career.
He also played a crucial role inInterreaching last season’s Champions League final,failing to missa single minute of action.
Although the Italian giants missed out on European glory, after suffering a defeat to Manchester City in Istanbul, Onana was still able to lifttwo pieces of silverwareas he added to his personal trophy cabinet.
Having made145 appearancesduring ten Hag’s reign at Ajax, theManchester Unitedchief is fully aware of the Cameroonian’s ability.
Sofascoredata highlights that Onana averaged 79 per cent pass accuracy per Serie A outing during the 2022/23 season, and his distribution could make the Red Devils a totally different force.
