Onana is goalkeeper for Manchester United
Onana targets Arsenal return after hamstring injury as Ruben Amorim could make U-turn
Manchester United’s goalkeeper crisis has eased with Andre Onana on course to be fit for the start of the new Premier League season.
Onana suffered a hamstring injury in training last month causing him to miss the entirety of the Red Devils’ pre-season thus far.
The Cameroon international was absent for the goalless draw against Leeds and despite travelling with the rest of the squad to America for the Premier League Summer Series, he watched on from the sidelines as Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton kept goal against West Ham, Bournemouth and Everton.
However, in a huge boost for United head coach, Ruben Amorim, his first-choice goalkeeper is now back in training.
Man Utd begin their new Premier League campaign with a massive showdown at home to Arsenal a week on Sunday and Onana is hopeful of being available for selection.
Speaking to NBC Sports in Atlanta, he said: “l’m good, I feel great. It’s been a few difficult weeks but yeah, hopefully, I will be back for the start of the season.
Onana’s imminent return may call off Man United’s pursuit of a new goalkeeper. Initially the 29-year-old was expected to miss the start of the season and this prompted talk of a move to Old Trafford for Emiliano Martinez.
It was reported that internal discussions were held about signing Martinez on loan, though it was viewed as extremely unlikely that Aston Villa would allow that as they valued the Argentina international at £40million.
Meanwhile, reports in Belgium have suggested that Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens is on United’s shortlist too. The Belgian side said to be willing to sell for around £15m.
Regardless of who is in between the posts against Arsenal, Onana has outlined the importance of starting the new campaign on a high.
