WHAT HAPPENED? Earlier reports in Italy claimed that Inter sporting director Piero Ausilo has already met with Red Devils director David Harrison about a possible transfer for the 27-year-old. Now, Gazzetta dello Sport states that Ausilo plans to sit down with United chiefs and Onana’s entourage in the next ’48 hours’ to put the final touches on a deal.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: United have been in lengthy negotiations with keeper David de Gea but soon after the 32-year-old had agreed a drastic reduction on his current £375,000 per week wages, United backed out of the agreed proposal, reports The Athletic. The article states a lower contract offer has been put forward to the Spaniard at a time when Onana is a reported target for Erik ten Hag’s men.
AND WHAT’S MORE: Onana, who is more of a ball-playing goalkeeper than De Gea, has a contract with Inter until 2027. That means he will not leave on the cheap, with reports suggesting he may cost at least €50 million (£43m/$55m).
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WHAT NEXT? Reports in Italy claim Onana could be a United player by Friday. For now, he is enjoying his summer break.