Manchester United could have signed expensive player for just “£6million”



According to a well-connected recruiting analyst who spoke with Football Insider last summer, Man United spent £44 million more on Andre Onana than Inter Milan had first valued him.

Former Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Everton senior scout Bryan King said on the most recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast that he had information from the Inter sporting director that the Italian powerhouses were willing to part with the Cameroon international for as little as “£6 million.”

However, they received an offer of over £50million for the goalkeeper which shocked them.

The 27-year-old goalkeeper has failed to impress this season and he is largely responsible for Man United’s elimination from the Champions League. His regular mistakes have cost United in crucial moments this season.

King told the Inside Track podcast: “Ten Hag hasn’t given me any confidence that Man United are a side that can win the Premier League.

“That must come from the people he’s brought in.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Andre Onana of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 29, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

“A friend of mine knows the sporting director at Inter Milan and they were prepared to let Onana go for about £6million.

“Then, all of a sudden, an email comes in offering over £50million for him.

“Of course, they’re not going to ask them to readjust their bid.”

This is not the first time Man United have paid a huge transfer fee to sign a player. Antony’s move from Ajax and Rasmus Hojlund’s move from Atalanta have been heavily criticised for being over expensive.

Onana was signed with huge expectations after helping Inter Milan to the Champions League final last season but his signing has been nothing short of a disaster for the club so far.