Andrea Onana is never short of topicality. Onana caught the eye of Manchester United fans in an unusual moment in Cameroon's 0-0 draw with Eswatini in their World Cup African qualifier on Wednesday. When Cameroon was awarded a direct free-kick, Onana ran to the opposition penalty area and pointed out to team-mate Mbamo and the referee. His move had a huge geographical science effect, and many fans got to know his opponent, the small monarchy of southern Africa, Eswatini used to be called Eswatini.

The 28-year-old's style is as unconventional as his goalkeeping style, and there are also polarizing reviews. Those who like him say that he has the demeanor of a leader, and those who dislike him mock him to steal the show. The same has been true for him at Manchester United this season, with a strong start to the season, making a number of great saves to save the team, but then making a series of mistakes to ruin the goodwill that he has built up so much. In Manchester United's match against Aston Villa, Onana also ran beyond the touchline to point at the linesman when he took a free-kick in front, stunned the linesman.

When he joined Manchester United from Inter Milan for €50 million in 2023, he was hailed as a "revolutionary goalkeeper" who would allow the Red Devils to play pass-and-control football. But as a result, he never succeeded in replacing De Gea, a goalkeeper who often perforated the United defence with amateur mistakes. Manchester United legend Roy Keane, who has been criticising David De Gea in the past, put it bluntly: "The goalkeeper has never been able to convince me."

The goalkeeper position may not be the most desperate place for Manchester United, but with veteran Tom Heaton retiring and No.2 goalkeeper and Turkish international Altay Bayndir likely to choose a move in order to play in the World Cup, the Red Devils will have to bring in a goalkeeper in the summer window. If there is a player with the right value for money, why not sign a new No. 1 in one step?

According to The Sun, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is interested in selling Onana to the Saudi Arabian Professional League. In a recent interview with the 72-year-old Manchester United owner, he named Onana among a number of players who were overpriced and under-qualified.

Amorim has no objection to Rajue doing so, and it is rumored that he has his eye on a couple of young goalkeepers who could take over Onana. But United could face competition from Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola's side having the same plan to sell the 31-year-old Ederson to Saudi Arabia to give the goalkeeper a new generation.

According to The Sun, Manchester United and Manchester City are both interested in the two young-generation goalkeepers. Among them is Senne Lammens of Antwerp, Belgium, who has been eyed by many Premier League scouts such as Newcastle United and West Ham United. The 22-year-old, who has a £30million price tag and has been named to the Belgian squad, has excellent ball handling skills.

Ligue 1 Lille 23-year-old Lucas Chevalier, who has also been scouted by the Manchester City duo for months, was impressed in his recent Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, with the French club pricing the Academy graduate £40 million.

Among the candidates for Manchester United's new goalkeeper is a homegrown star from Manchester City's youth system, who is even more appreciated by Rajue and INEOS. According to British media reports, Manchester United have approached James Trafford of Burnley in the Championship. Red Devils fans jokingly call him a perfect match and are in need of a 'new' Trafford as the team is bidding farewell to Old Trafford.

The 22-year-old moved to Burnley for £15 million in 2023 and has since been in excellent form, keeping a record of 12 consecutive clean sheets in the Championship and saving two penalties in a game against Sunderland. Trafford have kept 26 clean sheets in 37 games, conceding just 11 goals. In contrast, Onana has kept just eight clean sheets in 29 Premier League games and conceded 40 goals.