Erik ten Hag told which ‘ideal’ goalkeeper Manchester United should sign this summer

Louis Saha says he is certain that Andre Onana would be the “ideal” next No.1 for Manchester United, regardless of whether David de Gea stays or leaves.

Inter star Onana has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford with De Gea yet to agree a reduced-terms renewal. The Spaniard becomes a free agent on Saturday, 12 years after his arrival.

Erik ten Hag has refused to name him as the first-choice goalkeeper for next season following a number of mistakes that led to goals over the last year. De Gea won the Premier League Golden Glove and made a number of superb saves but is lacking with the ball at feet.

Ten Hag is said to want a shot-stopper who is comfortable with passing, and Saha believes Champions League finalist Onana - who worked under the United boss at Ajax - is a perfect fit.

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Speaking to Betfred, he said: “There’s a tendency to think that just because a player’s played in the Premier League that they’re the best suited for the number one spot at Manchester United if David De Gea leaves.

“However, when you look at how Erik ten Hag’s team likes to play, then the one goalkeeper that looks like the ideal fit in this regard is Andre Onana. I can tell that immediately.

“It’s difficult because Manchester United wants to compete with a style of play similar to Manchester City’s, with a goalkeeper that’s capable of playing out from the back, with composure on the ball at their feet. Manchester United need to sign a goalkeeper of this ilk, whether David de Gea stays or not.”

Ten Hag has added a new goalkeeper to his list of summer targets, alongside a striker and midfielder. Onana still has three years left on his deal having only arrived at