Five goalkeepers Man Utd could replace Andre Onana with including Prem rival after flop axed for Newcastle clash
MANCHESTER UNITED could be on the search for a new goalkeeper this summer after Andre Onana was axed against Newcastle.
Onana has been error prone throughout his United career with his latest howlers on Thursday costing his team in the 2-2 draw with Lyon.
Ruben Amorim has finally taken the decision to drop the keeper, who had not missed a minute of Premier League action since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer of 2023.
His axing comes after SunSport exclusively revealed some team-mates wanted him dropped after his latest Europa League blunders.
United No2 Altay Bayindir looks set to make his debut against Newcastle, but long-term Amorim and Co could be considering a permanent Onana replacement.
Here are five targets the United hierarchy could try to sign in the summer.
Bart Verbruggen
United were linked with a move for the Brighton goalkeeper following Onana’s gaffes in Lyon.
It has been claimed the Red Devils have contacted their Prem rivals to enquire about the Dutchman’s availability.
Verbruggen, 22, has impressed since joining the Seagulls for £16m in 2023, although he has only kept only six Prem clean sheets this season.
He has won 20 caps for the Netherlands and his form for club and country has also sparked interest from Bayern Munich, who could fight United to sign the £60million-rated stopper.
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Zion Suzuki
The Japanese shot-stopper has been linked with a move to Old Trafford over the last few transfer windows.
United sent scouts to watch Suzuki last year but missed out on the chance to sign him as he was snapped up by Parma.
The 22-year-old is yet to make a single error leading to a goal in Serie A and he is now valued at £40m, despite costing just £6.5m last summer.
Lucas Chevalier
Chevalier has attracted plenty of attention with his displays for Lille in Ligue 1 and the Champions League this season.
He is on the radar of both United and Manchester City while reports claim Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan could hijack a transfer move.
The Frenchman, 23, is under contract at Lille until 2027 and could fetch a fee of £40m.
Chevalier has been mooted as the heir to France No1 Mike Maignan, with his brilliant double save against Borussia Dortmund showcasing his reflexes and athleticism.
Diogo Costa
Costa is another goalie who has consistently been linked to United.
The Porto No1 has impressed with his shot stopping and his ability on the ball and has previously expressed his admiration of the Red Devils.
Costa, 25, said of the club: “For me, they are the biggest team in England, a special club and one I have admired since I was a kid.
“It is like a Champions League game; we know it will be a great game. We need to be at our best to win the game.”
The Portugal international has a £62.5m release clause so would likely be the most expensive option on United’s shopping list.
Senne Lammens
Lammens is another who has burst on to the scene and is attracting attention despite making just 51 appearances for Royal Antwerp.
He was called up to the Belgium squad for the first time in March and his distribution and ability with the ball at his feet make him an ideal ‘Guardiola-style’ keeper.
United have sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old, who is understood to have a price tag of £30m.