According to Manchester United Evening News, André Onana’s Manchester United career is hanging by a thread after reports surfaced that the squad has lost faith in the Cameroonian goalkeeper. His high-profile mistakes, combined with a lack of commanding presence, have left teammates frustrated and insiders fearing a crisis in United’s last line of defence.
Once seen as the goalkeeper to modernise United’s play, the 29-year-old now finds himself at the centre of dressing room unrest.
Even his deputy, Altay Bayındır, has failed to impress, leaving the squad without trust in either option.
Carabao Cup Humiliation Sparks Crisis
The breaking point reportedly came after United’s humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby Town. The defeat intensified scrutiny not only on Onana but also on manager Rúben Amorim, whose tactical persistence with a 3-4-3 formation has left United’s defence exposed.
Former players and pundits have blasted Amorim’s rigidity, with Jobi McAnuff describing the system as “madness” after the Grimsby shock. Onana, left vulnerable by defensive gaps, has looked increasingly nervous, further eroding confidence in the squad.
United Seek Reinforcement
According to Sky Sports, United are already in talks to sign 23-year-old Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens for around £17.3m. While seen as a long-term project, the move underscores the growing urgency to address the crisis between the posts.
As reported by Sport buddy, Senne Lammens was a dropped from Royal Antwerp’s starting XI last weekend.
Onana’s struggles have been compounded by injury setbacks, including a pre-season hamstring problem that disrupted his preparations. Signed from Inter Milan in 2023 with Champions League pedigree, his decline has been rapid, and unless he finds form quickly, his Old Trafford stay may be cut short.
