Andre Onana poised to replace David de Gea at Manchester United after Spaniard confirms departure - Paper Round
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ByEurosport
Updated 09/07/2023 at 07:26 GMT
Manchester United are set to buy Andre Onana from Inter Milan to replace the departed David de Gea, while Tottenham and Newcastle United are both keen on signing Harry Maguire. Elsewhere, Chelsea are looking for £40 million as they prepare to sell striker Romelu Lukaku, and Real Madrid are happy to wait to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from PSG.
Ten Hag: 'I feel fantastic at Manchester United'
De Gea set to be replaced by Onana
The Telegraph reports that Manchester United will move on to sign Andre Onana now that David de Gea’s departure has been confirmed.
The paper writes: “David de Gea has announced he will leave Manchester United this summer after 12 years at Old Trafford, with the club poised to step up their efforts to land Inter Milan’s Andre Onana as his replacement.
“Onana was Ten Hag’s goalkeeper when the Dutch side reached the Champions League semi-final before the Cameroon international moved to Inter, reaching the Champions League final last season. The Italian club want £51.5 million for their keeper, with the deal still at its very early stages despite a willingness to do business from all parties.
“United are yet to make a formal offer but have verbally discussed the deal with Inter, with personal terms also yet to be discussed with the player. Ten Hag’s pre-season matches start on July 12 against Leeds and his squad will fly to America for a tour later this month.”
Real will not bid for Mbappe
Despite recent events between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid remain committed to waiting to sign him next summer when he is available on a free transfer.
“Kylian Mbappe continues to hover around Real Madrid. With his future in doubt, any gesture or word from the Frenchman ends up being linked to the Madrid club, but the club denies any contact with the striker and even less with PSG,” Marca explains.
“There is no link and no possibility of opening dialogue between the two teams, neither for Mbappe nor for any other player, and they have made that clear over and over again.
“What they no longer talk about is that alleged agreement with the Frenchman to arrive at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
“For that to happen, next January 1 he must have signed a contract with Real Madrid and for that reason the Spanish club's leaders are not upset by everything that is happening with Mbappe,and the possible departure of the PSG striker.”
Chelsea value Lukaku at £40m
After seeing Romelu Lukaka force his way out of Stamford Bridge, Chelsea are ready to do business on a permanent sale for the Belgian striker.
They have decided that £40 million will be enough, with a couple of clubs interested.
“Chelsea want £40 million for Romelu Lukaku after rejecting Inter’s latest bid for the striker,” reports the Mail.
“Juventus and Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have also expressed their interest, but Lukaku has been set on a return to Inter, where he spent last season on loan.
“Inter met with Lukaku’s lawyer at the end of last week but their £23m offer has failed to convince Chelsea, who wish to recoup a greater portion of the £97.5m they paid to buy the Belgian in 2021.”
Maguire wanted by two clubs
Tottenham and Newcastle are linked with signing Harry Maguire, with The Sun believing that the player will be stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag.
The paper states: “Harry Maguire is set to officially lose the captain’s armband at Manchester United this week — even if he stays put.
“Maguire has so far kept the role of club skipper, despite starting only eight Premier League games last season.
“Openings are limited but a pay hike due to United’s Champions League return could turn off suitors.
“There was interest from West Ham — a loan move was snubbed in January — while Spurs and Newcastle have been linked to bids.
“United must sell to fund more big buys after Mason Mount’s £55 million arrival and with the takeover saga muddying Ten Hag’s plans.”
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