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Inter Milan reject second Andre Onana bid from Manchester United
Inter Milan have rejected the second bid from Manchester United to acquire the services of Andre Onana this summer, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Twitter (h/t Manchester Evening News).
The Red Devils offered the Nerazzurri a total package of €50 million that included add-ons. However, the Old Trafford side have been informed that the Serie A giants value the shot-stopper a bit higher.
As things stand, United are still in touch with the Italian outfit to get the Cameroonian in the ongoing transfer window. The Red Devils could seal a deal with a minor tweak as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza side are expected to agree €55 million for the 27-year-old.
Inter told Manchester United that €50m bid is not enough to proceed and close André Onana deal. 🚨🔴🇨🇲 #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 6, 2023
Inter rejected €45m plus €5m but clubs remain locked in negotiations — sources still on same feeling, €55m fee could be enough to get it done in the next days. pic.twitter.com/d4MPSk3bs3
To that end, it seems like Inter are already resigned to losing Onana in the coming days. Bayern Munich’s veteran goalkeeper Yann Sommer is being eyed by the Nerazzurri to replace the Cameroonian.
Last season, the 27-year-old was a key player for Simone Inzaghi’s team. The former Ajax Amsterdam shot-stopper quickly pipped long-time number one Samir Handanovic in the pecking order.
Subsequently, Onana was pivotal to the Serie A giants’ Champions League final run. The Cameroonian caught a lot of people’s attention with his display against Manchester City despite the Italian outfit’s defeat.
At United, the goalkeeping department has lost its own first choice, with David de Gea’s contract coming to an end recently. Despite some of his shortcomings, the Spaniard made some impressive saves last season.
As things stand, we are left with Dean Henderson and Tom Heaton in our ranks. However, neither of them have played much for the Old Trafford side over the last two years.
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Therefore, a new number one should evidently be a priority for the Red Devils this summer. However, will the Manchester-based club be able to satisfy Inter’s demands soon? Only time will tell.
