Graeme Souness Doubts Onana, says Ten Hag Should’ve Kept De Gea at Man Utd

Many critics including Graeme Souness have raised doubts about the decision of Manchester United to sign Andre Onana as their goalkeeper, with the former Liverpool legend suggesting that manager Erik ten Hag should have retained David de Gea at Old Trafford instead. Souness questioned the transfer strategy of the club, particularly the hefty amount of £50 million spent on acquiring Onana from Inter Milan last summer following De Gea’s departure.David De Gea, who had been a stalwart at Manchester United for over a decade, left the club after lengthy contract negotiations. His impressive record of 545 appearances and 190 clean sheets for the club made him a fan favorite. However, the Spanish goalkeeper’s replacement, Onana, has struggled to make a significant impact this season, especially as Manchester United aim to secure a spot in the Champions League.

Souness expressed his concerns about the allocation of resources at the club, questioning whether the £50 million spent on Onana could have been utilized more effectively in strengthening other areas of the team. The Liverpool legend emphasized the need to prioritize recruitment and investment in key positions rather than splurging on a goalkeeper.

According to Souness, the decision to bring in Onana seemed unnecessary considering the talent and experience De Gea possessed. Despite Onana’s proficiency with the ball at his feet, Souness questioned whether the team was playing any differently due to this attribute.

Manchester United’s recruitment strategy has come under scrutiny this season as the team has struggled to find consistency in their performances. While they managed a thrilling comeback victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final, their overall form in the Premier League has been below par, currently sitting in sixth place and trailing nine points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.

The FA Cup presents a potential route to silverware for Manchester United this season, as they face Championship side Coventry City in the semi-finals. Despite their recent cup success, the scrutiny on the club’s transfer decisions, particularly regarding the goalkeeping situation, continues.

As the season progresses, Manchester United will look to secure their place in the top four of the Premier League and potentially add a trophy to their cabinet. The performance of Onana and the impact of De Gea’s departure will likely remain topics of discussion among fans and pundits alike.

[News Ref: Metro Sport]

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