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Man United Set to Loan André Onana to Trabzonspor as Lammens Arrival Reshapes Goalkeeper Plans

The move signals a standards reset from leadership, elevating less proven options in goal.

Overview

  • Onana is closing in on a season-long loan to Trabzonspor with the Turkish window open until Friday, with reports saying there is no loan fee or purchase option and that the club will cover his wages.
  • United signed Belgian keeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day for about £18m, leaving Altay Bayındır and the 23-year-old to compete for starts with Tom Heaton as cover.
  • Multiple outlets report Onana will earn more in Turkey due to signing-on fees and a favorable tax rate, and he could make his debut against Fenerbahce if the move is completed in time.
  • West Ham considered taking Onana on loan before the domestic deadline but chairman David Sullivan pulled out after concerns over his Grimsby performance, according to talkSPORT reports.
  • Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe backed moving Onana on, with club figures keen to avoid distraction for Lammens, while pundit Rio Ferdinand said the decision sends a message on performance standards.