As Sir Jim Ratcliffe seeks to ultimately revamp Manchester United, the Red Devils may have already parted ways with Andre Onana after striking an agreement on a prospective summer successor.
Given the present status of Erik ten Hag’s underperforming team, it may be simpler to predict what Manchester United do not need this summer than what they need. In the Dutchman’s debut season, the Red Devils finished in the top four and won the Carabao Cup, although they failed to qualify for the Champions League and had some forgettable moments. The FA Cup final versus Manchester City might still rescue their season, but it may not be enough to save Ten Hag’s job.
Graham Potter, Gareth Southgate, and Julen Lopetegui have all been connected with the former Ajax manager’s role, as Ratcliffe considers a drastic choice. And that’s not the only brutal move the new minority owner might make this summer, with Onana’s tough first season putting his position in jeopardy, particularly after recent headlines.
According to sources in Spain, as conveyed by Football365, Manchester United have reached an agreement with Andriy Lunin, who has yet to pledge his future to Real Madrid. Lunin, a top target at Old Trafford, has stepped in for the injured Thibaut Courtois at the Bernabeu this season, gaining United’s attention as a consequence.
With the goalkeeper’s current agreement at Madrid expiring in little over a year, Los Blancos are running out of time to cash in, giving United an edge in discussions. The price with the Spanish giants seems to be the only stumbling point, as United apparently has a closed deal with Lunin, who makes a reputed £57,000 per week at Real Madrid. Interestingly, the report suggests that the Red Devils have guaranteed the shot-stopper of the number one shirt at Old Trafford.
“Hero” Lunin is superior than Onana.
Replacing Onana with Lunin is the kind of choice that should help Manchester United reclaim the top four and, eventually, the top of English and European football. It embodies the competitive attitude of champions, which the Red Devils must rediscover after more than a decade away from the ultimate prize.
| League stats 23/24 (via FBref) | Andriy Lunin | Andre Onana |
|---|---|---|
| Save percentage | 79.3% | 75.4% |
| Saves per 90 | 2.25 | 3.79 |
| Clean sheets | 10 | 8 |
| Pass completion rate | 86.8% | 72.4% |
Lunin’s passing statistics are especially remarkable, and he would be critical in assisting Ten Hag to finally adopt a contemporary, forward-thinking strategy on a permanent basis, rather than seeing Onana and his present backline struggle.
Furthermore, the Real Madrid custodian has lately made headlines for the correct reasons, particularly in terms of winning over Manchester United supporters, having played a significant role in knocking Manchester City out of the Champions League quarter-finals on penalties.
Lunin, who was dubbed a “hero” by Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig for his performance, might have the opportunity to break Manchester City’s hearts again next season if he agrees to join Old Trafford.
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