are closing in on the signing of with Inter Milan’s sporting director in to finalise a deal.
The Cameroon international is United’s first choice to replace .
The Spaniard is out of contract on July 1st and he’s yet to sign an extension with the club, despite verbally agreeing a new deal.
De Gea’s form came under scrutiny towards the end of the season following high profile mistakes against West Ham, Sevilla and Manchester City.
Erik ten Hag worked with Onana at Ajax and the Inter stopper is adept at playing out from the back, which is a skill the Dutchman wants from his goalkeeper.
Inter are resigned to selling Onana as they want to use the funds to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
And Corriere della Sera say Inter’s director Piero Ausilio is now in the UK to complete a deal with United.
Inter are seeking around £43m for Onana, though a deal could reach £50m with add-ons.
Should Onana sign, De Gea will surely leave the club on a free transfer after 12 years at Old Trafford.
United are yet to make a signing this summer, having had three bids for Mason Mount rejected by Chelsea.
Ten Hag wants a goalkeeper, a defender, two midfielders and a forward this summer.
However, he’s constrained by United’s £120m budget and needs to sell players to raise funds.
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