MU Transfer News 19/8: Donnarumma could join the Red Devils, Onana to return to Inter?

MU is aiming to sign goalkeeper Donnarumma, and Jadon Sancho is set to move to Roma... these are the most notable transfer updates for the morning of August 19th.

Onana to return to Inter Milan?

In the 0-1 loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford, coach Ruben Amorim stated that Andre Onana was absent due to injury. However, his declining form since last season has put his future at MU in doubt.

According to SunSport, Inter Milan is closely monitoring the situation and is open to reuniting with their former player. For Inter fans, Onana remains an icon, having played a crucial role in leading the team to the 2023 Champions League final before his £47 million move to MU.

Currently, Inter still has Yann Sommer, but new coach Christian Chivu does not see him as a long-term solution. The blue-and-black side is also interested in Senne Lammens (Royal Antwerp), but if the opportunity arises, Inter will prioritize bringing Onana back for his reliability and familiarity.

Roma close to agreement for Jadon Sancho signing

According to TEAMtalk, AS Roma has made progress in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho from Manchester United for a fee of around £20 million. However, the biggest obstacle remains the £250,000-per-week salary the Englishman currently earns at Old Trafford.

While MU began the Premier League season with a 0-1 defeat to Arsenal, coach Ruben Amorim still wants to strengthen his squad after impressive debuts from new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. The Red Devils' ability to bring in new players will likely depend on offloading some current squad members, with Sancho being among the top candidates to be sold.

MU considers signing Donnarumma, ready to offload a series of “flops”

Mistakes by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir have prompted MU to continue searching for a new face. Gianluigi Donnarumma has now emerged as a target. Although he is no longer in PSG's plans, Donnarumma is valued at around £40 million with a weekly wage of £315,000.

According to multiple sources, to facilitate this move, MU is expected to sell several unsuitable players including Antony, Sancho, Garnacho, Malacia, Hojlund, and Onana, whose combined wages total £685,000 per week. Inter Milan is interested in bringing Onana back, Chelsea is eyeing Garnacho, while Antony could move to Saudi Arabia.

Donnarumma, 26, helped PSG win the Champions League last season and is seen as the missing piece to strengthen the defense.

MU targets Adam Wharton as a replacement for Baleba

Manchester United continues to seek new additions for coach Ruben Amorim, with Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) now considered a top target. This interest has arisen as the deal for Carlos Baleba (Brighton) is unlikely to be completed this summer, and MU is willing to wait until next year if necessary.