Manchester United may now have the opportunity to complete another transfer after Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan claimed that the Turkish club have met Andre Onana's financial demands. The Cameroon international spent last season on loan with the Turkish Super Lig side, helping them secure Europa League qualification and lifting the Turkish Cup, becoming a fans' favorite.
Onana's Future at Old Trafford
Reports suggest Onana is determined to return to Old Trafford and compete with Senne Lammens for the first-choice position. However, the young Belgian excelled last season and established himself as the undisputed starter. Trabzonspor are eager to secure Onana's signature permanently, while fellow Super Lig side Besiktas are reportedly interested in exploring a potential deal.
Financial Demands Met
Speaking to Ajansspor, Dogan said: "I think Andre Onana will stay with the team. We've met his financial demands. The fans like him too. He's a decent bloke. I don't think we'll have any problems. I don't think he'll find the same level of interest in him anywhere else. So I think he'll stay with the team."
United are required to sell Onana for approximately £20 million to avoid a loss under the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). While United have yet to finalize a transfer fee with Trabzonspor, Dogan maintains there will be no difficulties in reaching an agreement with the goalkeeper.
Dogan's Previous Comments
Speaking last week, Dogan was eager to strike a deal 'in the coming days' and told HT Spor: "As we said, we're trying to act quickly. We're adding these players to our squad one by one. Transfers will continue in the coming days. We were thinking of 5-6 transfers, but it looks like we'll go to a higher number."
When pressed specifically on Onana, he added: "We speak with Andre Onana almost every day. He loves it here. We want him to stay, but of course everyone has their own life and plans. We have to respect that. I don't think we'll have any problems in the coming days. But if we do, the management will do what's necessary. We'll find another goalkeeper of the same quality."
