MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed their interest in signing Andre Onana, according to Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta.
The Red Devils have been linked to the goalkeeper, who worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax, over the last few weeks.
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And now Inter appear to be preparing for an opening bid, which Marotta believes could come next week.
He said: “Manchester United have expressed an interest (in Onana) which may or may not lead to an offer in the next few days.
“Once that happens, both Inter and the player will carefully assess it.”
United are said to have held talks with Onana’s agent and sounded out a potential fee, with Inter reportedly refusing to sell the keeper for less than £50million.
Reports claim Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio flew to the UK last month to discuss a transfer for Onana, 27, who appears to be Ten Hag’s number one choice to replace David de Gea.
The Spaniard’s contract has expired after United withdrew their offer of a one-year extension.
De Gea reportedly accepted the new deal on vastly reduced terms, agreeing to slash his £375,000-a-week wages.
United have released the shot-stopper but revealed they remain in discussions with the 32-year-old.
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United are also eyeing Anderlecht keeper Bart Verbruggen but could miss out on the youngster to Brighton.
Brentford stopper David Raya and Porto’s Diogo Costa are other targets.