could revive a move for Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp as they weigh up cheaper alternatives to top target , according to reports.
is eager to bring in a new shot-stopper who is more capable with his feet than David de Gea and has set his sights on a reunion with former charge Onana, who currently plays for defeated Champions League finalists Inter.
The goalkeeper situation is currently in a state of flux, with De Gea technically a free agent though United have asked him in case they cannot land a replacement.
Tom Heaton has also been blocked from joining newly promoted Luton Town, with a one-year contract extension clause triggered, and there is uncertainty over whether Dean Henderson will stay or be loaned out again.
United’s pursuit of Onana – whether successful or not – should start to bring clarity to the situation and the Red Devils have with a fresh bid worth £39million.
That is still below the Italian side’s £44m valuation, however, and United have drawn up a list of alternatives should they fail to reach a compromise with Inter.
According to , one player they could swoop for is Frankfurt’s Trapp, who they also looked at last summer but ultimately decided to stick with De Gea and invest funds in other areas of the squad instead.
The 32-year-old, who celebrates his birthday in a few days, is hardly a long-term solution but he is a more composed and assured presence with the ball at his feet than De Gea.
Since leaving PSG and returning to Germany, he has been a reliable presence between the sticks for Frankfurt and, with three years still left on his contract, would command a fee of around £10m.
, who has recently taken over as the Netherlands’ number one, is another option Ten Hag might be consider.
The 25-year-old fits the ball-playing profile Ten Hag wants, regularly contributing to his team’s build-up for both club and country, but he has made some high-profile errors and Feyenoord are reluctant to lose him after already selling several stars this summer.
Onana remains the priority for United and they are continuing discussions with Inter over a deal, with the Red Devils’ hierarchy hopeful of finding a figure that will be accepted.
De Gea, meanwhile, agreed to a massive salary reduction prior to his contract expiring only to have that offer withdrawn and replaced by even worse terms, and it remains to be seen if he is even willing to return to Old Trafford at all.
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