Arjun Menon
Trabzonspor are keen to hold onto Andre Onana beyond the end of his loan spell, but the Turkish club may find a permanent deal financially out of reach. The situation sets up a complicated summer for Manchester United, who are determined to move the goalkeeper on permanently rather than extend another temporary arrangement.
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Man United signed Senne Lammens last summer after losing confidence in Onana as their first-choice goalkeeper. The Belgian’s arrival cleared the path for the Cameroon international to join Trabzonspor on a season-long loan, where he has since made 32 competitive appearances, including two outings in the Turkish Cup.
Trabzonspor’s Push to Retain Onana
The 30-year-old featured in a penalty shootout win over Samsunspor and the midweek semi-final victory over Genclerbirligi, helping Trabzonspor reach a Turkish Cup final against Konyaspor. Those performances have clearly left an impression. According to the Daily Mail, Trabzonspor want to retain Onana‘s services past the current season.
The report suggests the club would struggle to fund an outright purchase and would more likely push for a second consecutive loan in 2026-27. That approach could face competition, with other clubs potentially entering the picture ahead of the summer window.
Man United’s Transfer Stance on Onana
Manchester United have already ruled out reintegrating Onana into their first-team plans. The club intends to sell him this summer to recover a portion of the £47.2m paid to bring him from Inter Milan in 2023.
A loan extension remains a fallback option if permanent interest fails to materialise, but it is not the preferred outcome. Onana‘s reported salary of around £120,000 per week is likely to complicate any transfer negotiation, limiting the pool of clubs able or willing to absorb those wages on a long-term basis.
The coming weeks will clarify whether Trabzonspor can attract rivals for Onana‘s signature or whether a second loan becomes the path of least resistance. Follow TipsGG for the latest updates as the summer transfer window approaches.