According to reports, Ruben Amorim has his "ideal" replacement in mind, and Manchester United is willing to let Andre Onana go on loan.
The Premier League team has only made one significant acquisition after an apparently busy start to the summer transfer window: Matheus Cunha, who cost £62.5 million to acquire from Wolves.
A few weeks ago, the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford appeared to be almost finalized; nevertheless, talks are still going on over a possible transfer.
Despite Tottenham's interest, Mbeumo has made it clear that he only wants to go with Manchester United, thus the Red Devils have been taking their time to settle on a price with Brentford.
On his YouTube channel, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano provided an update on Sunday, saying: "I can tell you that today, even though it's Sunday, the contacts between Manchester United and Brentford continue, even today."
In order to come to an agreement for Bryan Mbeumo, the two clubs had to communicate constantly. We still have a ways to go, but may United continue to work on it, keep moving forward, and maintain their hope and confidence to close the transaction.
As a result, Manchester United is making great progress in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo, and sentiment is currently favorable on that one once more.
"There is still a good chance that Bryan Mbeumo will join Manchester United as a new player, so don't forget about the Bryan Mbeumo deal for the next few days and the next week as well, as United will be trying very hard to get it over the finish line."
Amorim is apparently looking to move on from Onana, one of the players Man Utd appears to be having trouble disposing for their worth this summer.
The Cameroon international is "difficult to sell after a poor season," according to the Sun, who maintain that the Red Devils are likely to approve a loan deal for him.
Furthermore, according to Spanish rumors, Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, "wants to take" Marc-Andre Ter Stegen away from Barcelona this summer.
After the Catalan powerhouses brought Joan Garcia from La Liga opponent Espanyol to the Camp Nou, the German is "no longer essential" to Hansi Flick's plans.
With Ter Stegen headed for the exit door and Wojciech Szczesny expected to play backup to Garcia, Man Utd "could facilitate an agreed exit that satisfies all parties."
Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona and 33, is someone Amorim "wants" to "not stand in his way," as the Manchester United manager "sees the German goalkeeper as the ideal player to lead his new project at Old Trafford from the back."
The president is aware that Ter Stegen's tenure at the club is coming to an end and that it is time to revitalize a team that needs a fresh start, the report continues. The German isn't thinking about leaving right now, but his new position on the team and market pressure could make the difference.
That being said, sources close to the United dressing room have hinted that not everyone is thrilled with the goalkeeping reshuffle. Onana, despite a turbulent debut season, still holds support from certain senior players, who believe he was made a scapegoat for broader tactical failures last year.
Some at Carrington feel it’s too soon to give up on a goalkeeper who was once seen as a key piece of Erik ten Hag’s rebuild just twelve months ago.
But Amorim clearly wants to stamp his authority early. United's choice to let go of Onana, whether it ends up being a loan or something more permanent, is just one piece of a bigger clear-out that's starting to take shape behind the scenes. Word is, up to ten senior players could be on the chopping block this summer. Sancho, Casemiro, and Wan-Bissaka?
All up for grabs if the right offer comes in. And as for Amorim, he’s not here to play it safe or settle. He wants a proper reset, not a halfway job. He wants a lean, dynamic squad built around youth, pressing, and technical security in possession traits that defined his success at Sporting CP.
Back to the Ter Stegen situation, the timing may actually benefit United. Barcelona, struggling with financial fair play constraints, are under pressure to make sales before August.
With Joan Garcia coming in, Ter Stegen’s massive wages become harder to justify. And while the German is still reluctant to leave without Champions League football guaranteed, the prospect of playing a central role in Amorim’s project could appeal to him especially if the Premier League is his last big challenge before winding down his career.
Behind closed doors, United have quietly started chatting with the player’s camp, trying to get a feel for whether he’d be up for a move to the Premier League. If the green light comes, the club will move fast.
Amorim is pushing hard for clarity by mid-July. He wants his new No. 1 in place for the US pre-season tour. The message to the board is simple: no more delays, no more half-baked deals. Either back the rebuild properly, or risk repeating last season’s chaos.
Meanwhile, Amorim is also personally involved in talks over defensive reinforcements. Sporting’s Ousmane Diomande remains a player of interest, though the Portuguese club are demanding close to €60 million.
United are exploring alternatives, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba and a potential cut-price move for Marc Guehi if Crystal Palace fail to secure him on a new deal.
It’s a pivotal few weeks coming up for United. Plans are quietly being put in place, but how quickly things move will tell the real story. This transfer window could either be the start of something genuinely fresh or just another frustrating “in-between” summer for the club. As for the fans, they’re hopeful… but keeping their expectations in check.
Amorim’s early approach has earned quiet respect, but everyone knows words mean little without real movement. If Mbeumo is wrapped up soon and a Ter Stegen breakthrough arrives before July is out, there may finally be a sense that the new project is more than just a PR push.
As for Onana, his next destination remains unclear. There’s been a bit of early interest from Saudi clubs and a couple of mid-table sides in Serie A, but nothing serious so far.
The player’s still focused on making his mark in one of Europe’s top leagues. Whether that’ll be in United red or somewhere else will become clearer soon, but one thing’s certain. Ruben Amorim is making his intentions known, and he won’t wait around for sentiment.