Man Utd add two new targets to shortlist as Erik ten Hag ‘cannot afford Onana’

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a contingency plan in case they’re priced out of a transfer for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana. The Cameroon worldwide is Erik ten Hag’s undisputed prime switch goal in relation to signing a brand new No.1 however his steep valuation is starting to trigger the Old Trafford hierarchy issues as they proceed to fight Financial Fair Play.

United’s director of soccer operations David Harrison was stated to be in Ibiza on Friday to satisfy with Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio to debate a deal nevertheless it appears as if the Red Devils are nonetheless going through an uphill battle to land the participant.

A primary bid is below discussions and stories throughout the Italian media recommend Inter are searching for £50million to strike an settlement.

However, The Mirror are actually suggesting in any other case and even go so far as saying United have opted to stroll away from the negotiating desk.

As Inter proceed to demand a premium, United have supposedly been left with no different possibility however to pursue cheaper alternate options.

Their shortlist now reportedly consists of Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kevin Trapp as they search to bolster their goalkeeping division.

Bijlow performed 25 instances within the Eredivisie for Feyenoord final season as Arne Slot’s aspect edges PSV and Ajax to the title in Holland.

United may now look to launch a swoop for the Dutch worldwide who can be obtainable for a snip compared to Onana.

Meanwhile, Trapp is a participant that has been of admiration at Old Trafford for fairly a while following his exploits with Paris Saint-Germain and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Speaking final August, Trapp revealed an official assertion during which he confirmed he had rejected a proper provide from United in favour of staying in Germany.

Trapp stated: “Dear fans, there have been a lot of reports of interest in Manchester United in the past few days.

“It is true that there’s a written provide. Manchester United is a world membership and the truth that I can take care of and take into consideration such a proposal, I hope everybody understands.

“Yesterday, however, I informed the person in charge of both clubs that I had chosen Eintracht. I have experienced unforgettable things here with Frankfurt and we made history together. The start to the season has been bumpy, but I have absolute faith in us.”

The 32-year-old Germany worldwide helped Eintracht win the Europa League in 2022 and has been probably the greatest goalkeepers within the Bundesliga since returning to his homeland in 2018 following a four-year stint with PSG.

David de Gea’s future stays up for debate with the Spaniard set to carry crunch talks over his United future when he returns to England within the close to future.

De Gea had verbally agreed a brand new contract at Old Trafford however the proposal has now been taken off the desk by United.

Clubs from Saudi Arabia stay within the former Atletico Madrid shot-stopper however he’s thought to favour staying at Old Trafford if doable.

Elsewhere, Ten Hag has refused to sanction Tom Heaton’s departure from Luton because the Hatters launched a transfer for the veteran goalkeeper.