Andre Onana's nightmare start at Manchester United took a dramatic turn for the worse on Wednesday night, with a catastrophic error directly leading to a goal in the Red Devils' crucial 3-2 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray.
The £47.2 million summer signing, brought in to replace the departed David de Gea, endured a moment of pure horror. His attempted pass across his own penalty area was woefully underhit, easily intercepted by Galatasaray's Dries Mertens, who was unceremoniously brought down for a penalty. Mauro Icardi subsequently missed the spot-kick but made amends moments later to seal the win.
This latest blunder has heaped immense pressure on the Cameroonian shot-stopper, casting major doubt over his future as the club's number one. His shaky form has now opened the door for potential suitors, with Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor reportedly preparing a stunning January loan move.
According to reports from Turkey, Trabzonspor officials are closely monitoring Onana's turbulent situation at Old Trafford. They believe the ongoing pressure and criticism could make the player amenable to a short-term switch in January to regain his confidence and form away from the intense glare of the Premier League spotlight.
The potential deal is seen as a major coup for the Turkish club, who would be acquiring a goalkeeper of elite Champions League experience. For Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag, it presents a monumental dilemma: stick with their struggling investment or cut their losses temporarily, potentially bringing in a new keeper during the winter window.
Onana's error in Istanbul was his latest in a string of high-profile mistakes this season, leaving United's Champions League campaign hanging by a thread and raising serious questions about the team's backbone. All eyes will now be on Ten Hag's team selection for the weekend's Premier League fixture, with the goalkeeper's jersey under more scrutiny than ever.
