In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United’s goalkeeper André Onana is reportedly in discussions with Turkish club Trabzonspor regarding a potential loan move. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the football community as United navigates its goalkeeper situation following the recent signing of Belgian Senne Lammens from Antwerp on transfer deadline day.
United’s management appears willing to entertain offers for Onana, who has found himself sidelined this season after suffering a hamstring injury that kept him out of the entire preseason. At 29 years old, Onana was looking to secure his place in the squad, but with Altay Bayindir stepping up as the starting goalkeeper for all three of United’s Premier League matches so far, his chances of reclaiming a regular starting role are dwindling. To complicate matters further, Lammens’ arrival could diminish Onana’s prospects even more.
Despite being under contract until 2028, Onana’s future at Old Trafford seems uncertain. Sources indicate that Manchester United is comfortable with their current goalkeeper lineup, which includes Bayindir, Lammens, and veteran Tom Heaton, who is 39 years old. The club’s confidence in this group may signal a willingness to let Onana pursue opportunities elsewhere.
As the Africa Cup of Nations approaches in December, Onana is set to join the Cameroon national team, potentially affecting his club status even further. The Turkish transfer window remains open until September 12, providing Trabzonspor with a crucial window to negotiate terms with both United and Onana. The club, which finished seventh in the Turkish league last season, is eager to bolster its squad, and Onana’s experience could be invaluable.
Should this loan move materialize, it would mark the conclusion of Onana’s tumultuous two-year stint at Manchester United. The goalkeeper arrived in a high-profile transfer worth £43.8 million ($59.1 million) from Inter Milan in 2023, but his time at the club has been mixed, filled with both promise and disappointment. As the clock ticks down on the Turkish transfer window, all eyes will remain on this developing story, with fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Onana’s career.
