Support for Onana, Guirassy in demand and more

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He mentioned Onana’s expected stats. That they would make him the second best goalkeeper in the Premier League, and that’s the point, though he did also accept that the Cameroonian isn’t undroppable. For sure Onana has completely different potential and value compared to what we’ve seen so far.

Ten Hag’s public comments are also similar to what I’m hearing. That he and his coaching staff still intend to trust Onana and give him the opportunity to show his quality once again and to react after the horrible Champions League night.

It’s important to clarify that everyone is protecting and supporting him at the moment and the vision is still the same, but obviously the club want the situation to change.

He hasn’t had an easy beginning of the season for Man United, but I think he’s a very good goalkeeper. He just needs to adapt to his new team and new defence.

Inter’s defence were playing always in the same style and protecting him way more than he is now. He needs to take things step by step but Onana remains a great goalkeeper.

Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy also has a release clause in his contract, and it’s super cheap at just €17.5m. He’s scoring lots of goals in the Bundesliga and he’s available in the January transfer window.

I told you last month about this clause and many clubs – in Germany, in Italy, in England and in different countries – are considering this deal. We’ve heard rumours about Manchester United and Newcastle and both have asked for information about Guirassy.

He’s not the only option for Man United, and they’ve spoken to different agents to consider the opportunities available on the market. We know that Timo Werner potentially could…

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