Manchester United handed Andre Onana injury boost as goalkeeper targets pre-season return amid transfer links with Emiliano Martinez

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Andre Onana is hoping to return to action before the end of Manchester United's pre-season tour after suffering a hamstring injury blow in training.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In a boost for both Onana and United, the 29-year-old's injury may not be as serious as initially feared, report The Mirror, who state the injury is a hamstring strain rather than a tear. Onana is set to travel out to meet the squad for their Premier League Summer Series fixtures in the USA and reportedly may be in contention for a return to action in his side's third fixture of the tour, taking place in Atlanta against Everton on August 3.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

United have been linked with Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez for a number of weeks amid rumours that the Argentine World Cup winner is open to a new challenge. Onana is believed to want to stay at Old Trafford, but an extended injury lay-off could have given the Cameroon international a more difficult task to regain the No. 1 shirt if a new goalkeeper was brought in.

DID YOU KNOW?

United's links with Martinez remain strong but, as it stands, deputy Altay Bayindir is expected to feature in Onana's absence during pre-season. Third-choice Tom Heaton recently signed a new one-year contract with the club, meaning one of Onana or Bayindir may be required to depart if a new goalkeeper is brought in.

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WHAT NEXT FOR ONANA?

The former Ajax and Inter Milan goalkeeper may face a battle on his hands to remain first-choice at Old Trafford for much longer, regardless of his injury. This may be a make-or-break season for the much-criticised shot-stopper if Ruben Amorim does decide to give him another chance when United return to Premier League action, beginning with Arsenal's visit on August 17.