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It’s only June, a month we have learned not to expect much from Manchester United in the recent past. In fact, the last player we signed this month in previous years was Aaron Wan-Bissaka, back in 2019.
Thankfully it does appear Manchester United are making progress, slowly, towards two deals, whether they get done by midnight June 30 or not.
Moves for Andre Onana and Mason Mount are ongoing, with United hoping for positive resolutions. Here is a look at the state of play, what it all means, and what’s next.
Manchester United officials have held talks with Inter Milan to thrash out terms of a deal for Andre Onana, reports Gazzetta dello Sport.
Inter are keen to sell, in order to raise funds to purchase Romelu Lukaku permanently, while turning a profit on Onana.
The Guardian report Manchester United are also expected to conclude a deal for Mason Mount.
The outlet states: “Talks are taking place this week and Chelsea are believed to be ready to bring the saga to an end.”
How Onana and Mount fit in
Andre Onana would become Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper, displacing David de Gea, whose contract is set to expire.
Onana would help Erik ten Hag’s desire to play out from the back, and benefit the entire team by improving Manchester United’s style of play and ability to retain possession.
Mason Mount would replace Christian Eriksen in United’s first-choice XI, while also providing an alternative to Bruno Fernandes further forward if required.
The Guardian report: “Erik ten Hag wants more athleticism in midfield and Mount is a key target.”
Two signings good, third is where it gets exciting
Andre Onana and Mason Mount will improve Manchester United. But alone, they won’t turn the Red Devils into title contenders.
To do this, United require one top class striker, or two solid strike options. A move for Harry Kane looks unlikely, as does Victor Osimhen, as the duo are either unavailable or too expensive.
Alternative names linked are Randal Kolo Muani, Goncalo Ramos, and Rasmus Hojlund.
A move for Hojlund has looked most likely, and the 20-year-old is a big talent, however, alone, he is not enough, so United need to add a more experienced forward alongside him.
But whoever signs, this is where it gets really exciting. Manchester United fans want to see a new striker come in, and free us from the dependency on a never-fit Anthony Martial, whose time at the club has run it’s course.
Let’s get the moves for Onana and Mount done, and then United can focus on a couple of transformative striker signings which can really help the team move forward.
Without a striker, we can’t get excited about the team’s chances for 2023/24.
