Andre Onana and Mason Mount can help Erik ten Hag implement his Manchester United philosophy

Manchester United are poised to wrap up the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Talks are understood to have progressed well between both clubs over the last few days and an agreement over a fee has now been reached with his current club. United will pay £43.8m with a potential £3.4m in add-ons with the shot-stopper now set to undergo a medical in the coming days.

Manager Erik ten Hag had identified Onana as his primary target to become the club's new first-choice goalkeeper after David de Gea's recent exit. United, originally, were not planning to recruit a first-choice shot-stopper this summer, but an unexpected turn of events with De Gea's situation forced them to act.

Despite the unexpected nature of it, however, it is likely to work in the Reds' favour. De Gea, despite scooping the Premier League's Golden Glove last season and racking up 25 clean sheets in all competitions, was unable to master the art of modern goalkeeping, often struggling to play the ball out from the back.

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He made notable mistakes in possession that resulted in costing United dearly last season. Onana, however, is one of the best in the business when it comes to using his feet. He has earned plaudits throughout his career for his capabilities in possession and he will bring a complete shift in style to Old Trafford, should a deal be concluded without any late snags.

The Cameroonian, who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, is unique with his style of play, operating with a risk-and-reward approach. Though it has the