Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim reportedly wants to sign a new goalkeeper who can push Andre Onana for the No.1 spot.
Per Manchester Evening News, Amorim is keen on adding a new goalkeeper to the United squad who can push Andre Onana for the No.1 spot between the sticks at Old Trafford. Onana, who has conceded 26 goals in 19 Premier League appearances this season, has shown improvement this season but is still prone to errors that have cost United valuable points. The Cameroonian was heavily criticised for his performance in the 3-2 loss against Nottingham Forest, in particular, as he let a tame Morgan Gibbs-White shot slip past him before inexplicably watching a soft header from Chris Wood into his net at the back post.
The Red Devils do have Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir in their squad, however, Amorim does not consider him to be the ideal back-up option behind Onana. Bayindir’s two costly mistakes led to United losing 4-3 to Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Since joining the club in 2023, the Turkey international has appeared in just eight matches across all competitions and has yet to feature in the Premier League.
Amorim has endured a tough start to his journey in England and has admitted that United are at risk of being drawn into a relegation battle. Along with a new goalkeeper, the former Sporting CP manager would also like to increase his options in midfield and upfront in the next two transfer windows, but United must sell before they can buy due to current profit and sustainability rules.
United will play their first game of the New Year on Sunday at Anfield against arch-rivals Liverpool in a mega Premier League encounter, with Onana set to retain his place in goal.
