With Andre Onana set to miss Manchester United’s pre-season tour through injury, INEOS are reportedly set to step up their interest in signing a £17m replacement.
Onana suffers untimely injury
In his first summer under Ruben Amorim, Onana would have been one of many players hoping to put last season behind him and finally convince the new manager that he’s good enough to keep his place. Before the former Inter Milan man has even received the opportunity to hand Amorim his verdict, however, injury has struck at the worst-possible time.
In a summer which has seen Manchester United linked with moves for the likes of Emiliano Martinez and Marco Carnesecchi, Onana could have done with some fortune on his side. Ultimately, however, his Old Trafford place is now more at risk than ever before.
In more bad news for the goalkeeper, INEOS have not hesitated to spend big so far this summer, either, and their next spending spree could be used to welcome another shot-stopper.
Before then, of course, it looks as though Bryan Mbeumo is set to finally arrive from Brentford in a deal worth as much as £70m. The impressive winger will join Matheus Cunha in an attempt to help transform a frontline which was often found wanting last season.
It’s not just the duo who could be handed the task of turning things around at Old Trafford, though. Reports are now suggesting that Manchester United are poised to intensify their move to sign Benjamin Sesko. The RB Leipzig striker has looked destined for the Premier League for some time and could now finally get his big-money move.
The Serbian’s arrival would end United’s attacking overhaul too, allowing them to shift their attention back towards replacing Onana.
Man Utd step up interest in Lammens
According to talkSPORT, INEOS and Manchester United are set to step up their interest in signing Senne Lammens, who Royal Antwerp value at around £17m this summer. The shot-stopper, still just 23 years old, is an ideal candidate to replace Onana and has already spoken about interest from Old Trafford in the past.
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He impressed at Euro 2024 last summer.
The Belgian told reporters earlier this year: “The first time I heard I thought, ‘Wow’. Immediately a world [renowned] team that follows you. That is special. Of course, I was also spoken to about it a lot and when I made a save in training, it was United this, United that [from colleagues]… It’s only positive.
“Especially because it’s the best competition in the world and my profile, my stature and way of playing, is similar to English football. You have to physically hold your own there and that suits me.”
Lammens enjoyed a “superb season” last time out, according to scout Jacek Kulig, and if his previous interview is anything to go by, the Belgian wouldn’t need much convincing to join Manchester United this summer.
