Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea this summer.
22.07.2023 - 09:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Pep Guardiola has already given a glowing review of Manchester United's latest addition, Andre Onana.
Erik ten Hag has secured his number one goalkeeper target after deciding it was time to move on from David de Gea. After the Spaniard's protracted contract saga, United had to get their next signing spot on.
Landing Ten Hag's preferred target gives them a better chance of doing just that, reuniting Onana and the Dutchman after their successful spell at Ajax. The shot-stopper completed his move to Old Trafford this week.
United's obvious issues in goal have been highlighted further by Matej Kovar playing in both of the club's first two friendlies of the summer before being left out of their USA tour squad. He's expected to move out on loan.
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Onana will provide United with a better platform to execute Ten Hag's vision for the team. Much has been made of the 27-year-old's ability to act as a base for United's attacks. De Gea tried but ultimately failed to convince Ten Hag he had the skills needed to meet those demands.
Whilst every modern goalkeeper needs to be comfortable in possession, United have signed a specialist in that area. His performance against Manchester City in the Champions League final showed he's equally adept at performing the more traditional goalkeeper traits too.
Guardiola highlighted Onana's unique skillset in the build-up to the final. He was well aware of the conundrum of whether to press Onana or let him have possession.
Guardiola explained: "For the way they play, with the high press,
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