Mаnсhеѕtеr United may bе on the verge оf saying gооdbуе tо Andrе Onana, wіth reports from Turkеу suggesting thаt thе Cаmеrооnіаn goalkeeper hаѕ received a соnсrеtе аррrоасh durіng thе summer transfer wіndоw.
Onana’s Uncertain Future at Old Trafford
The 2025/26 campaign has not started well for Onana. Once brought in as Erik ten Hag’s trusted No. 1, the 29-year-old has now slipped down the pecking order. Turkish international Altay Bayındır has emerged as United’s first-choice goalkeeper, leaving Onana struggling for regular minutes.
To make matters worse for the former Inter Milan shot-stopper, United recently secured the signing of young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens. With increased competition between the posts, Onana’s opportunities are expected to be even more limited this season.
This situation has alerted clubs abroad, with one of Turkey’s biggest sides showing strong interest in taking him away from Old Trafford.
Trabzonspor Eye Onana as Replacement for Uğurcan Çakır
According to reports from 61Saat, Turkish powerhouse Trabzonspor have made Onana their prime target. The Black Sea Storm recently lost their captain and first-choice goalkeeper, Uğurcan Çakır, who made a big-money switch to rivals Galatasaray earlier in the summer.
With Çakır’s departure leaving a major void, Trabzonspor are urgently seeking a reliable replacement. Onana, with his experience in the Premier League, Serie A, and Champions League, is viewed as a strong candidate to immediately take charge between the sticks.
Loan Proposal with a Buy Option
Sources claim that Trabzonspor have already opened communication with Manchester United to discuss the terms of a potential deal. The Turkish club are reportedly pushing for a season-long loan deal with an option to buy included in the agreement.
This structure would allow Trabzonspor to test Onana in the Süper Lig while also keeping the door open for a permanent move should he perform well.
Negotiations are said to be ongoing, and the Turkish side are optimistic that an agreement can be reached with United in the coming days.
Transfer Deadline Looming
Trаbzоnѕроr dо nоt have much tіmе tо finalize the dеаl. Thе Turkіѕh trаnѕfеr wіndоw is ѕсhеdulеd to сlоѕе on Sерtеmbеr 12, mеаnіng they оnlу have about a week lеft tо secure Onаnа’ѕ ѕіgnаturе.
For Manchester United, the decision is complicated. While letting Onana go could reduce their wage bill and ease squad congestion, the club must also consider whether they are comfortable relying heavily on Bayındır and Lammens for the entire season.
As the clock ticks down to deadline day, fans of both United and Trabzonspor will be watching closely to see if Onana’s Old Trafford chapter comes to an abrupt end.
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