Manchester United surprise with possible signing of Torino goalkeeper | OneFootball

In a move that hadn't been considered in recent days, Mancheter United seem to have signed 28-year-old goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic as a possible replacement for Onana. It's worth noting that Milinkovic-Savic was one of the highlights of the last Euro, with international soccer being his main showcase.

The goalkeeper came through the ranks at FK Vojvodina (Serbia), but had a short spell at Manchester United during the 2014/15 season. At the time, the Red Devils' management decided not to keep Milinkovic-Savic, who opted to pursue a career in Polish soccer until joining Torino in 2017, playing several games in the Italian Serie A.

Even though contacts with the goalkeeper's representatives are at an early stage, Manchester United seem to be very convinced of going ahead with the signing of Milinkovic-Savic, looking to finally provide additional security for Rúben Amorim at the back.

Does Onana still deserve to be a starter at Manchester United?

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Onana had a great campaign at the 2022 World Cup and stood out so much that it opened Manchester United's eyes. His start was very promising with some great saves and some outstanding games, preventing the Red Devils from losing on several occasions. However, the Cameroonian seems to have felt the strong pressure from all sides and ended up succumbing.

Especially in the 2023/24 season, Onana became one of the most questionable names in the squad due to his bizarre and constant failures in his attempts to save during Premier League matches and other competitions. This season, he has managed to stabilize and reduce the number of errors and inaccuracies in his defending, but he is still far below some of the highest-level and most reliable goalkeepers in world soccer.

As a result, betting on Milinkovic-Savic is good news for Manchester United, who urgently need reinforcements in all defensive positions if they are to improve their campaign next season.