Man Utd to seal £47m Andre Onana transfer as Erik ten Hag brings Inter goalkeeper on board as new No.1 - and he could be on the plane for U.S. tour

Posted Monday, July 17, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester United are reportedly set to complete the £47 million ($62m) signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan.

WHAT HAPPENED? According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs are 'closing in on an agreement' - with Onana ready to fly to Manchester to complete his medical and contract signing. The Cameroonian goalkeeper will reportedly sign a five-year deal valid until 2028, with an option of a further season until 2029.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: United are set to request a U.S. VISA for the 27-year-old goalkeeper so that he can take part in United's pre-season tour, which begins later in the week.

AND WHAT'S MORE: Onana will become United's new number one shot-stopper after David de Gea recently announced his departure from the club. The Inter 'keeper - who impressed in the Champions League final against Manchester City - is one of Erik ten Hag's transfer priorities.

WHAT NEXT FOR ONANA?: If all goes according to plan then Onana will join his new United team-mates for friendlies against Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the United States. Onana will likely make his Premier League debut against Wolves at Old Trafford on August 14.