Manchester United FC are reportedly preparing to sell Cameroon international André Onana as part of a major restructuring of the club’s goalkeeping department ahead of next season.
The Premier League side no longer view the 30-year-old goalkeeper as part of manager Michael Carrick’s long-term plans despite the player’s desire to return and compete for a starting role at Old Trafford.
Onana spent the season on loan at Turkish club Trabzonspor, but uncertainty now surrounds his future as Manchester United prepare for a new campaign following their return to the UEFA Champions League.
The expected departure of the Cameroonian goalkeeper forms part of a wider overhaul within the squad as Carrick looks to reshape the team.
Reports suggest United have already identified Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens as the club’s first-choice option after his arrival from Royal Antwerp FC.
The changes may not end there.
Second-choice goalkeeper Altay Bayındır is also reportedly expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window in search of more regular playing time elsewhere.
As a result, Manchester United are believed to be exploring the market for another goalkeeper who could either challenge Lammens for the number one position or provide experienced backup next season.
The developments mark another difficult chapter for Onana, whose future at one of Europe’s biggest clubs now appears increasingly uncertain.
For African football followers, the situation is particularly significant given Onana’s status as one of the continent’s most recognisable goalkeepers.
The Cameroon international has enjoyed success during his European career and remains one of Africa’s most accomplished modern goalkeepers, having played in elite competitions across multiple leagues.
His move to Manchester United had initially been viewed as another major step for African representation at the highest level of European football.
However, the latest reports indicate the club are now prepared to move in a different direction as part of Carrick’s rebuilding plans.
United’s return to Champions League football has reportedly accelerated the need for squad restructuring, with the club looking to strengthen several areas ahead of next season.
Goalkeeper has emerged as one of the key departments targeted for change.
While Onana had reportedly hoped to fight for his place after returning from Turkey, the latest developments suggest opportunities at Old Trafford could now be limited.
No destination has yet emerged for the Cameroon international, but interest could arrive from clubs seeking an experienced goalkeeper with top-level European pedigree.
The coming transfer window may therefore prove decisive for Onana as he looks to revive momentum in his club career while maintaining his standing as one of Africa’s leading football figures.
