Why Andre Onana loan transfer to Trabzonspor is not guaranteed - with Man Utd outcast waiting on important ‘review’

Talks between Manchester United and Trabzonspor are ongoing over a season-long loan for Onana, with no fee or option to buy included in the deal. The 29-year-old has not featured in the Premier League this season and is open to a move after slipping down the pecking order. Trabzonspor are eager to register him in time for their September 14 clash with Fenerbahce, but the move still depends on the goalkeeper’s approval, as per The Athletic.

Onana has endured a difficult spell at Old Trafford since arriving from Inter Milan in July 2023 for a deal worth up to £48 million ($65m). A hamstring injury, coupled with poor form, has seen him lose his place as Manchester United moved for younger options like Senne Lammens. With Ruben Amorim planning for the long term, Onana’s situation has deteriorated and he is no longer the undisputed No. 1.

The Cameroon international has only made one appearance this season, starting in the Carabao Cup defeat to League Two side Grimsby, where he made costly errors in normal time but saved a penalty in the shootout. His omission from Premier League action led his representatives to ask the club about exit options, though United insisted he was still part of their plans.

The Turkish transfer window remains open until September 12, giving Trabzonspor a few more days to finalise an agreement. Onana will now review the contract terms before deciding whether to make the switch. If a deal does not materialise, he could remain at Old Trafford until January, but his first-team chances look slim under Amorim.