Ruben Amorim increasingly concerned at Andre Onana with Man Utd boss plotting January transfer for new goalkeeper
MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to sign a new keeper, with young Belgian star Senne Lammens a target.
New United boss Ruben Amorim has become increasingly concerned with the performances of Andre Onana, who conceded directly from a corner in the 2-0 Boxing Day loss at Wolves.
Turkish international Altay Bayindir, who also conceded from a corner away to Spurs in the Carabao Cup, could leave Old Trafford in the summer for more first-team football.
So, although a new keeper next month is not a priority, Man Utd are considering their options, knowing they might have to strengthen in that area at the end of the season.
And they are looking at a potential move for Royal Antwerp star Lammens, 22, although he could cost up to £20million.
The Belgian Under-21 international arrived from Club Brugge in 2023 and has already attracted interest from Leeds.
But although he remains incredibly inexperienced, Man Utd believe he could be worth making a move for.
Onana’s displays continue to be mixed.
He cost £47m from Inter Milan 18 months ago but he cannot always be relied upon, as he proved at Molineux on Thursday.
His recent errors add to a catalogue of gaffes he has made since moving to Old Trafford.
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Last season, his errors cost Man Utd in the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
He also made mistakes in the Premier League that cost the Red Devils valuable points on the board.
United have also been linked with a move to bolster their attacking options in January.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is one reported target as he has impressed with 10 goals in the league this season.
However, the Brazilian has insisted he is “happy” to be at the West Midlands side.
Man Utd ratings vs Wolves
By Ken Lawrence
WOLVES landed a shock Boxing Day knockout as Manchester United’s struggles continued.
The 2-0 defeat means Ruben Amorim has won just two of the seven Premier League games he has taken charge of.
United find themselves 14th in the table and today were not helped by Bruno Fernandes’ red card and Andre Onana letting one in direct from a corner.
Here is how SunSport rated the performances…
ANDRE ONANA: 4
He needed to make an agile save from Jorgen Strand Larsen in the first half, but badly misjudged the flight of Cunha’s corner for the opening goal – his claim that he was obstructed by Matt Doherty was rejected.
LENY YORO: 5
Recalled but booked after only four minutes for a foul on Cunha, so he was walking on eggshells and was tested by Wolves throughout. Subbed just after the hour mark.
HARRY MAGUIRE: 6
The England defender did his best to keep United in the game when they were under pressure for long periods – at least he helped to stem the tide until the dying seconds and had a header on target in stoppage time.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ: 6
Teamed up well with Maguire to stop Wolves from winning this more easily, he stood his ground and produced some important challenges in the latter stages before Wolves caught him on the break with the last action of the game.
NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: 5
Tenacious and determined, but was one of several players given a torrid time by the best player on the pitch – Cunha.
MANUEL UGARTE: 5
Dispossesed too easily at times, struggled against a lively Wolves attack and was eventually taken off as one of Amorim’s subs following Fernandes’ red card.
KOBBIE MAINOO: 5
Looked a threat early on, created some good openings, but he was booked after the break as United looked short on ideas. Faded and was subbed.
DIOGO DALOT: 6
Brought a tremendous save from Jose Sa in the first half in what was a rare bright spot for United – but he had no major influence on a poor team display.
AMAD DIALLO: 5
Lacked awareness of his team-mates sometimes and looked a shadow of the player who turned the Manchester derby around less than two weeks ago.
BRUNO FERNANDES: 3
Sent off early in the second half for a second yellow after a challenge on Nelson Semedo, but the captain had cut a frustrated figure before that.
RASMUS HOJLUND: 5
Became visibly annoyed at times at a lack of service from his team-mates, he had no joy up front and was subbed with 10 minutes left.
SUBS
Casemiro (for Mainoo, 63 mins): 6
Christian Eriksen (for Ugate, 63 mins): 6
Antony (for Yoro, 63 mins): 6
Alejandro Garnacho (for Amad, 79 mins): 5
Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 79 mins): 5