You thought the transfer window talk was done until January, because deadline day passed? Well then you would be wrong, as the Turkish and Saudi transfer windows remain open for business. And Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is nearing a deal that would see him move to the Turkish Super Lig.
Both Onana and Altay Bayindir have been poor for United this season, so the club found a new No. 1 in Senne Lammens.
Once the Belgian was acquired, on deadline day no less, it became inevitable that Onana was going to leave.
So where do we stand right now?
Here is the latest on the situation from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano:
🚨💣 BREAKING: Trabzonspor reach verbal agreement with Manchester United to sign André Onana on loan.
Club to club verbal agreement in place and final decision now up to Onana.
It’s only up to the goalkeeper. 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/QUCxgIEN9u
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2025
And here is the latest from David Ornstein, of The Athletic/New York Times below:
When you put it all together, it sounds like this is inevitably going to happen.
🚨 Andre Onana open to joining Trabzonspor & waiting to review contract for proposed move from Man Utd. #Trabzonspor want 29yo goalkeeper available for next game (Fenerbahce on Sept 14). Deal with #MUFC season-long loan, no fee or buy option @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/CRO7fBGoFN
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) September 6, 2025
Overall, it’s for the best, as Onana’s stint at United has not gone well; at all.
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