Man United are ready to move to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, whilst the Nerazzurri have lined up Shakhtar Donetsk’s Anatoliy Trubin as a replacement.
This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
Manchester United are still pushing to sign Onana according to the Gazzetta.
There had been a rumour from the UK press that the Red Devils could drop their pursuit of the 27-year-old due to Financial Fair Play. However, according to the Gazzetta, the Premier League giants will move for Onana regardless.
The newspaper reports that United are offering €50 million for Onana. Inter still want €60 million.
The two clubs could shake hands on a deal for a fee right in the middle between those two figures, possibly with add-ons included.
Thus, Onana still has a good chance of leaving to become a United player. And Inter will subsequently have to move to sign a replacement.
Inter Milan Want Trubin As Replacement If Onana Joins Man United
At the top of the Nerazzurri’s list is 21-year-old Shakhtar keeper Anatoliy Trubin, the Gazzetta reports.
The Ukrainian international would cost €15-20 million, considering that his contract with Shakhtar runs out at the end of next June and he’s not signing an extension.
This would make Trubin a somewhat cheaper alternative to Valencia breakout star Giorgi Mamardashvili. The 22-year-old international is, however, still on Inter’s shortlist.
However, Trubin is the current priority. According to the Gazzetta, intermediaries are already working to potentially set up a deal for Inter to sign the Shakhtar keeper.
And, in the meantime, Inter could also move for Sampdoria’s Emil Audero as a more experienced keeper in addition to Trubin.
The Italian could offer a safe pair of hands experienced with Serie A whilst Trubin settles in. A lot also depends on the fate of Samir Handanovic.
