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Onana and Zirkzee Edge Towards Fitness as United Weigh Goalkeeper Options

Their recovery has prompted United to hold off on signing a new goalkeeper before Arsenal’s visit

Overview

  • Andre Onana resumed on-field training in early August and is aiming to start against Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17.
  • Joshua Zirkzee has returned to full sessions at Carrington and is targeting availability for the season opener.
  • Manchester United paused active recruitment for a new No. 1 keeper to assess Onana’s hamstring rehabilitation.
  • Lisandro Martínez remains sidelined in his ACL comeback with no specific return date ahead of the new campaign.
  • Noussair Mazraoui’s mid-game withdrawal in Stockholm has left his fitness status and availability unclear.