Manchester United take Andre Onana risk amid 10-day transfer deadline

It's official. David de Gea has played his final match for Manchester United.

The Spaniard's exit has perhaps been overdue, but despite knowing for a long time that he won't be their first choice anymore, United have managed to horribly mishandle his departure when he deserved a far better farewell.

For all of his flaws, De Gea is a modern United legend and arguably the greatest goalkeeper in the history of the club. His efforts deserved to be recognised by a celebration of these achievements, and they would have been had the club acted swiftly in the latter stages of last season.

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"You deserved to say goodbye at the stadium will all the fans cheering you for all the beautiful memories," Bruno Fernandes wrote of his close friend. Once again, United have been reactive rather than proactive in the transfer window.

United's hesitancy has cost them greatly in recent years, and even after De Gea's departure, there is an underlying fear that it could come back to haunt them again.

They are optimistic about the prospect of signing Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana as his replacement and hope to have a deal completed in time for their tour of the US later this month. It is easier said than done.

United are at a more advanced stage of signing a new goalkeeper than a striker, but sources say a deal for Onana is not imminent and a compromise is required on Inter's asking price, but positive discussions have been held.

The problem is that United's search for a goalkeeper has now become even more of a priority, and the selling clubs