Man Utd plan raid for two keepers as Onana's planned destination revealed

Manchester United are gearing up to offload goalkeeper Andre Onana to Saudi Arabia this summer, with boss Ruben Amorim already plotting a raid for two of Europe’s most promising young shot-stoppers.

The Red Devils’ patience with Onana appears to have run dry, and a big-money move to the Saudi Pro League could be on the cards.

Onana, 28, joined United from Inter Milan in July 2023 for £47.2million, reuniting with ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag. But his time at Old Trafford has been plagued by high-profile blunders, most notably in this season’s Champions League clashes—like the 3-3 draw with Galatasaray, where he was at fault for two goals.

Despite flashes of brilliance, including a stunning penalty save against Copenhagen in October 2023, his inconsistency has left fans and pundits divided. With new manager Amorim now at the helm, United are ready to cut their losses.

Sources say Saudi clubs are circling, ready to tempt Onana with a hefty pay packet. The Cameroon star’s agent recently switched to Lian Sports—known for brokering deals to the Middle East—fueling speculation of an imminent exit.

It’s a move that could see United recoup a chunk of their investment, freeing up funds and wages for Amorim’s rebuild.

The Portuguese gaffer isn’t wasting time, eyeing Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens, 22, and Lille’s Lucas Chevalier, 23, as potential replacements. Lammens, valued at around £30million, has caught the eye of Newcastle and West Ham too, with his commanding presence and agility.

Chevalier, meanwhile, has been a standout in Ligue 1, tracked by United and rivals Manchester City for months. City’s interest stems from their own keeper conundrum, with Ederson also linked to Saudi riches, setting up a transfer tussle between the Manchester giants and Pep Guardiola’s crew.

Onana’s departure would mark another twist in United’s goalkeeping saga. Signed to replace David de Gea, his ball-playing style fit Ten Hag’s vision, but errors—like the “horror show” against Galatasaray—have overshadowed his distribution skills. Amorim, who took over in November 2024, wants a fresh start between the sticks as United languish in 13th in the Premier League, with just nine clean sheets in 29 games this term.

Fans are buzzing on X, with posts like “Andre Onana to Saudi? Good riddance!” and “Lammens or Chevalier—either’s an upgrade!” reflecting the mood. The Sun understands United’s board, backed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, sees this as a chance to reset, though they’ll need to outbid City for their top targets.

As the summer window looms, Onana’s Old Trafford days look numbered—paving the way for Amorim to stamp his mark with a new No.1.