Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly referred to as Andre Onana prior to now few days to reassure him that his transfer to Old Trafford will materialise within the close to future. The Dutchman is patiently awaiting a breakthrough in switch negotiations between the 2 golf equipment though he's absolutely conscious {that a} whole settlement could be very shut.

Ten Hag labored with Onana throughout his time at Ajax and now he's eager to carry him in as his new No.1 goalkeeper following the departure of David de Gea.

While Onana stays joyful at Inter, he is able to leap ship and embark on a brand new chapter within the Premier League the place he has additionally been courted by Chelsea this summer time.

According to switch professional Fabrizio Romano, Ten Hag has reached out privately to name Onana prior to now few days to substantiate that the deal is now on the verge of completion.

After weeks of hypothesis, Onana might be forgiven if he was feeling pissed off in regards to the delays concerning his future which is why Ten Hag has intervened as he seems to be ahead to their reunion in Manchester.

The truth Ten Hag has been ready to wave goodbye to De Gea - a participant he made abundantly clear he want to hold in direction of the tip of the season - outlines his religion within the Cameroonian.

Onana excelled throughout Inter's memorable trip to the Champions League remaining in Istanbul and his innovative passing which pierced holes in Manchester City's press was a standout takeaway from the underwhelming showpiece in Turkey.

De Gea has usually been scrutinised for his shaky footwork in latest seasons and even his shot-stopping potential, beforehand one among his strongest belongings, has been repeatedly questioned prior to now 5 years following a lot of high-profile errors.

United hope Onana will be capable of be a part of up along with his new team-mates earlier than Wednesday's flight to New York the place the membership's pre-season preparations will proceed following their subsequent pleasant with Lyon in Edinburgh.

That will solely occur if United can finalise the small particulars holding up the switch and if Onana is ready to full his medical inside that time-frame.

The membership seem like relaxed as an settlement over private phrases with the 27-year-old are additionally now shut.

It isn't completely out of the query that United herald one other goalkeeper this summer time with Dean Henderson nonetheless an lively goal for Nottingham Forest.

Tom Heaton has additionally been tracked by Premier League new boys Luton Town however the transfer has been held up as United don't wish to weaken their goalkeeping division with out having an appropriate substitute at hand.

Urawa Red Diamonds No.1 Zion Suzuki might be the second goalkeeper to reach by means of the door as soon as a deal for Onana is accomplished.

Feyenoord's Justin Bijlow has additionally attracted curiosity from United however the Dutchman stays calm over his future as he stays an vital a part of Arne Slot's Eredivisie-winning aspect.

"We'll see," he advised ESPN, when lately quizzed on his future. "But out of respect for Feyenoord, I don't want to talk about other clubs. At Feyenoord, the feeling is always good.

“It's never a punishment to be here, I've always said that. I want to go for the highest achievable and one day I will definitely take a step. But, at the moment I play at Feyenoord."