Antony discusses Man Utd’s curiosity in ‘very sturdy’ Andre Onana
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Manchester United winger Antony has been requested in regards to the membership’s makes an attempt to signal former teammate Andre Onana from Inter.
The Pink Devils are on the hunt for a brand new goalkeeper after belatedly deciding to not tie David de Gea all the way down to a brand new contract upon expiry on the finish of June.
They’ve already seen two bids knocked again for Onana, who performed a starring function in Inter’s run to the Champions League last final season.
Man Utd had hoped to succeed in an settlement with Inter previous to this week’s pre-season journey to Oslo however they haven’t but come to phrases over a deal and talks are ongoing.
The Cameroonian performed underneath Erik ten Hag at Ajax, whereas he additionally starred alongside Antony for 2 seasons in Amsterdam.
Chatting with Gazzetta dello Sport, Antony was quizzed on his relationship with Onana.
“I do know him very effectively, we performed collectively at Ajax. He is a good goalkeeper and a pleasant individual,” he mentioned.
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Antony was then immediately requested if he would really like Man Utd to usher in Onana this summer season, although opted towards offering an assertive reply.
“It isn’t for me to say, as a result of it is the membership’s resolution and never mine,” the winger mentioned.
“I can solely say that he’s undoubtedly very sturdy. And that there’s a excellent relationship between us.”
Ought to Man Utd signal Onana, he’ll turn into the third totally different participant dropped at Outdated Trafford by Ten Hag having beforehand labored collectively at Ajax, with Antony and Lisandro Martinez additionally following the Dutchman to the Premier League.
Ten Hag has recruited an additional three gamers who’ve a historical past of taking part in within the Dutch Eredivisie. Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen have been introduced in throughout his first switch window, whereas Mason Mount has been Man Utd’s solely signing of this summer season to date.
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