Ruben Amorim has identified AC Milan's Mike Maignan as Andre Onana's replacement but Man Utd will face competition from Chelsea and Aston Villa.
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- Amorim not pleased with Onana's performances
- Has identified Maignan as an able replacement
- Chelsea and Villa also vying for the Milan goalkeeper
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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to a transfer exclusive from Caught Offside, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has identified AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan as the ideal replacement for Andre Onana, who is likely to depart after two unconvincing seasons in goal. However, United could face competition from fellow Premier League sides Chelsea and Aston Villa, who are also interested in the Frenchman.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Onana's future at Old Trafford is nearing an inevitable end. Indeed, the Cameroonian was dropped by Amorim from United's squad for last weekend's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United, which the Red Devils ultimately lost 4-1. “We need to improve every position on the field – the goalkeeper is the same. But we can work with Andre [to make him better]," Amorim told reporters ahead of the Europa League return leg against Lyon on Wednesday after Onana was confirmed to start in the second leg.
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DID YOU KNOW?
That's where Maignan comes into the picture, whose renewal talks with Milan have taken an eternity with no conclusion in sight. The goalkeeper is under contract with the Rossoneri until June 2026, meaning that a summer sale would be the most likely outcome should the contract extension talks collapse. Per the report from Caught Offside, Milan will demand at least €40 million (£34m/$45m).
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WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?
Although the Red Devils are safe from the drop, they currently languish in 14th position on the Premier League table and are on course to record their worst-ever finish to a league season in decades. They will take on Lyon in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday, April 17, at Old Trafford, after the first leg ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
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