According to a report by French outlet Foot Mercato, the Saudi Pro League club is in talks with the Cameroon goalkeeper, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United are prepared to sanction his departure.
The former Inter Milan goalkeeper has not been able to live up to the expectations at Old Trafford. His performances have been underwhelming, and he has cost his team valuable points with unacceptable mistakes.
Manchester United need a better keeper next season, and selling Onana could prove to be a wise decision. The goalkeeper could use a fresh start as well, and the move to Saudi Arabia would be ideal for him at this stage of his career.
His confidence is currently low because of his disappointing performances and the criticism from fans and the media. A spell away from the limelight would be ideal for him. Moving to Saudi Arabia could help him regain his form and confidence without being put under too much pressure.
It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a deal in the coming weeks. Manchester United paid around €52 million to sign the player, and it is fair to assume that they will not be able to recoup that kind of money for him, given his recent performances. They will have to accept a loss on the player.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Manchester United have been linked with multiple goalkeepers in recent weeks, and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in a quality replacement in the summer. Along with Onana, they should look to sell the Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir as well. He has been quite underwhelming as well.
Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they should be fighting for major trophies regularly. They need to bring in players who are capable of performing at that level.
