Andre Onana has been the pick of mocking and criticism all over the football fan bases. After his two mistakes in the 1st leg of the Europa League Quarter Final. The Cameroonian goalkeeper has been the butt of jokes ever since his arrival in Manchester United.
Andre Onana has been the pick of mocking and criticism all over the football fan bases
After the mistakes against Lyon, Amorim decided to play Bayindir instead between the posts for the Newcastle game in the premier league but he has also disappointed as his mistake led eventually to the last goal by Newcastle adding another goal to the 4-1 defeat on the weekend.
This situation has caused quite a stir and it will be closely monitored whether Andre Onana will be back in his place or Bayindir will get another chance to prove his mettle.
Laurie Whitwell has provided a detailed update on Onana’s situation
Laurie Whitwell has provided a detailed update on Onana’s situation and it makes for unhappy reading for any United fans who want an upgrade.
The impact of Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) are far-reaching and even Man Utd’s decision about their goalkeeper could be heavily influenced by the need to limit the club’s allowable losses each season.
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“The position of goalkeeper has not been on the agenda for United to this point. Striker is the priority, plus perhaps another attacker, a midfielder and wing-back,” writes Whitwell.
“But faith in Onana is eroding due to mistakes in pivotal moments and after Amorim gave him space to “disconnect” there is a feeling around the club that a lasting separation could at least be explored by both sides.”
The end is often not far away once a goalkeeper has been dropped. This case might not be so simple.
Onana’s transfer fee has been amortised over the length of his five-year contract
Onana’s transfer fee has been amortised over the length of his five-year contract, meaning “he still holds a book value of £26.3m” according to Whitwell at The Athletic.
“Finding a buyer to bid more than that is expected to be a struggle. It is for this reason that some people close to the situation believe Onana will ultimately stay at United, unless a loan becomes palatable.”
The issue is that any incoming transfer fee for United and Onana’s current value in the accounts versus the fee paid to Inter Milan would become the two sides of an equation that hit the club’s books immediately if the goalkeeper were to be sold.
