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Manchester United earmark German star as Andre Onana alternative

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Kevin Trapp of Germany.

Eintracht Frankfurt shot-stopper Kevin Trapp an alternative to Inter Milan’s Andre Onana for Manchester United

Manchester United have identified Eintracht Frankfurt shot-stopper Kevin Trapp as one of the alternatives for Inter Milan’s Andre Onana, according to the Mirror.

As things stand, David de Gea is a free agent after his contract with the Red Devils expired a few days back. Now, Erik ten Hag wants to add a new number one to the Old Trafford side’s ranks in the ongoing transfer window.

However, this summer, the Dutch manager has limited funds. The gaffer also wants a new quality number nine and defender at his disposal. As a result, the club are eyeing cheaper options to bolster the goalkeeping department.

Manchester United are eyeing Kevin Trapp as an alternative goalkeeping option
Manchester United are eyeing Kevin Trapp as an alternative goalkeeping option. (GETTY Images)

Onana will command a considerable price tag. On the other hand, Trapp could be available for only £10 million. The 32-year-old German is an experienced shot-stopper. Also, Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow is being eyed by United.

Trapp has been at Eintracht for several years now. The shot-stopper also had a stint at Paris Saint-Germain. However, he subsequently returned to the Bundesliga outfit.

In the 2021/22 campaign, the 32-year-old lifted his first trophy with Die Adler. The German was instrumental in the Frankfurt-based club’s Europa League triumph.

Will David de Gea be a part of Manchester United's squad next season?
Will David de Gea be a part of Manchester United’s squad next season? (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

At United, De Gea is not linked with the club anymore. But the Red Devils have left the door open for the Spaniard to be a part of our squad next season.

But for now, Dean Henderson and Tom Heaton are the only two senior options in our goalkeeping department. However, the former on-loan Nottingham Forest star could be sold in the coming months.

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Therefore, adding a new shot-stopper seems to be on the top of the agenda for the Old Trafford side. But Trapp’s name does not instil a lot of confidence, considering his age and pedigree in between the sticks.