Manchester United have opened discussions with Turkish giants Trabzonspor over a potential loan move for goalkeeper André Onana. According to multiple reports, the Super Lig side are keen to bring in the Cameroonian shot-stopper before the Turkish transfer window closes later this month.
Unlike the Premier League, which shut its summer window on September 1, Turkey’s registration period extends into mid-September, giving Trabzonspor valuable time to strike a deal.
Why United Are Open to a Move
Onana, who joined United from Inter Milan in 2023, has struggled for consistent form and fitness. A hamstring setback ruled him out of much of preseason, and Altay Bayındır has since started United’s opening league fixtures.
🚨💣 BREAKING: Trabzonspor reach verbal agreement with Manchester United to sign André Onana on loan.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2025
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
The recent arrival of Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day has only intensified competition in the goalkeeping department, with veteran Tom Heaton also providing experienced cover. United now has four senior goalkeepers, making Onana’s situation increasingly uncertain.
Contract Situation and United’s Stance
The 28-year-old is tied to Old Trafford until 2028, and the club has no immediate plans to cut ties permanently. However, a season-long loan deal could provide Onana with much-needed playing time, while United reduces wage expenditure and stabilize their goalkeeping hierarchy.
For the Red Devils, the likely structure would see Bayındır and Lammens battle for the starting role, with Heaton as reliable backup. Onana’s future could then be reassessed next summer.
What It Means for Trabzonspor
For Trabzonspor, securing a goalkeeper of Onana’s pedigree would be a statement move. The Turkish club are seeking to strengthen their squad for both domestic and European ambitions, and Onana’s Champions League experience would be invaluable.
Whether the deal will include a purchase option remains unclear, but negotiations are expected to progress in the coming days.
What to Watch Next
Confirmation of official talks between United and Trabzonspor.
Whether Onana travels for medicals in Turkey.
Details on any purchase clause in the loan agreement.
United’s final squad list for European competition.
As the Turkish deadline draws closer, one thing is certain: André Onana’s immediate future at Manchester United is far from secure.
