REVEALED: Man Utd’s SHOCK rival in Onana race

Tom Hancock

• Updated: 3 Jul 2023 21:43 BST
• 3 min read

Man Utd face competition from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in their pursuit of Andre Onana this summer.

The Inter Milan star appears to be Man Utd’s top goalkeeper target, with who will fill the number one spot for Erik ten Hag’s side still no clearer – especially after David de Gea became a free agent last Saturday (July 1).

But Onana could instead become just the latest big name to swap one of Europe’s top five leagues for the Saudi Pro League.

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According to CBS Sports, Al-Nassr – who signed Ronaldo back in January – have tabled a 'lucrative' bid for the 27-year-old, who joined Inter as a free agent last summer following his departure from Ajax.

Onana helped the Nerazzurri to last season’s Champions League final – where they were beaten by Manchester City – and a third-placed finish in Serie A.

Our in-house Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) model currently rates the former Cameroon international at €17.6m – but Inter are said to value him at almost three times that amount, with a fee of around €50m thought to be more realistic.

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An uncertain situation between the sticks

United continue to be linked with a number of shot-stoppers from around Europe – including Porto and Portugal number one Diogo Costa, and Feyenoord’s Dutch international Justin Bijlow.

As things stand, United’s two senior ‘keepers are Dean Henderson and Tom Heaton – both of whom could be blocked from leaving Old Trafford until the signing of at least one new custodian is secured.

Having spent last season on loan with Nottingham Forest, Henderson is thought likely to move to the City Ground on a permanent basis – while Heaton is reportedly a target for Premier League newcomers Luton Town.