Manchester United have placed a valuation in excess of $50 million on goalkeeper Andr\u00e9 Onana, according to Trabzonspor vice president Zeyyat Kafkas. Onana was quickly moved out on loan to T\u00fcrkiye after signing for United from Inter in 2023, and the presence of Lammens in the United goal has intensified scrutiny of the Cameroon international\u2019s form.<\/p>\n
Kafkas says United remain intent on recouping a fee close to what they originally paid. “The price offered by Manchester United for Andr\u00e9 Onana\u2019s purchase was in the \u20ac45-50 million ($52-58 million) range, and our President sincerely informed the club about the realities of Trabzonspor,” said Kafkas .<\/p>\n
The numbers underline the difficulty of finding a buyer. United paid $57 million to sign Onana and are now attempting to recover a similar sum almost three years on. The goalkeeper will turn 30 in April and his contract runs until 2028, factors that complicate any permanent deal.<\/p>\n
Kafkas also suggested the loan environment has not necessarily altered the player\u2019s own priorities. “I don\u2019t think this information affected Onana at all. Because Onana\u2019s intention is to continue playing for a club in Europe if not in England. His family also thinks that way. The President wanted to explain the realities of Trabzonspor. However, if the circumstances change, the situation will change”<\/p>\n
Beyond transfer fee expectations, United face the practical problem of Onana\u2019s wages, listed at $164,000-per-week. That salary makes a permanent move harder to engineer and increases the likelihood that United will pursue further loans if they cannot find a club willing to meet the financial terms. In short, the club\u2019s valuation, the player\u2019s contract length and his weekly pay together create a narrow path for a straight sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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