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Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd tipped for audacious Caoimhin Kelleher transfer from arch-rivals Liverpool to replace Andre Onana
The world's best keeper is the favourite to replace Onana IN FOR THE KELL IN FOR THE KELL Man Utd tipped for audacious Caoimhin Kelleher transfer from arch-rivals Liverpool to replace Andre Onana LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has been tipped for a shock move to fierce rivals Manchester United. United's goalkeeper crisis means they could look to sell Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir and release Tom Heaton this summer. 1 Caoimhin Kelleher has been tipped for a shock move to arch rivals Manchester United Onana and No 2 stopper Bayindir are both prone to howlers, with United eyeing a complete reset. Meanwhile Kelleher, capped 22 times for Ireland already, is understood to want to compete for regular minutes. Kelleher secured his second Premier League title with Liverpool this season but only started 10 games with Alisson ahead of him in the pecking order. Prominent United reporter at ESPN Mark Ogden has put Kelleher on his shortlist of potential goalkeepers to replace Onana. Ogden said: "Kelleher wants to move, he wants to play football. "It would be good deal at such a low price to get someone with proven experience in English football." Liverpool value the 26-year-old in excess of £20million, with Brentford also interested. The champions have only been open to selling him since securing Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia last summer. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Meanwhile, Aston Villa No 1 Emi Martinez is the bookie's favourite to replace Onana at Old Trafford. SunSport exclusively revealed that Martinez, twice voted Best Goalkeeper in the world, is reportedly up for the challenge. Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star's future Martinez, 32, fuelled speculation when he broke down in tears and took a bow in front of the Holte End after Villa's final home game of the season. The World Cup winner's contract runs until 2029 but a bid of £40million or more would ease Villa's PSR concerns.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana believes football talent in India is ‘really good'
English football club Manchester United's No. 1, André Onana, had only just touched down in Mumbai when he found himself swept up in the city's infectious energy. The Cameroonian goalkeeper, visiting India for the first time, wasted no time getting involved — joining teammates Diogo Dalot and Harry Maguire for the launch of United We Play, a grassroots football initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing young talent across the country. 'We are having fun, we are enjoying it,' Onana said, his face lighting up. 'We're really happy to be here. We ate a lot already — we had the vada pav. Yeah, really happy to be here.' But beyond the fanfare, food, and photo ops, the visit carried deeper meaning for the 28-year-old. For Onana, it was about connection — with fans, with aspiring footballers, and with a country where the Premier League's popularity continues to rise. 'The Indian talent is really good,' he said. 'If you work hard and you focus, it will come. Commit to it with passion and prepare yourself for the jump. I don't know when it will come, but it will.' Having joined Manchester United in 2023, Onana has had a rollercoaster debut season filled with scrutiny and pressure. His time in India, however, offered a rare moment of respite — a chance to step away from the high-intensity world of European football and soak in the joy of the sport at its purest level. Amid the cheers and playful training drills, his message to young Indian players was clear: belief and preparation are everything. As children lined up to take shots against him and fans roared his name from the sidelines, Onana's presence was more than ceremonial. It was symbolic — a reminder that football dreams are valid no matter where you're from. For many in Mumbai that day, the goalkeeper's visit was unforgettable. And for Onana, it was another reminder of just how global, and powerful, the Manchester United connection truly is.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Forza Inter, hope they win: Onana on Champions League final
Andre Onana of Manchester United (Photo by) MUMBAI: From being booed off the pitch after a 1-0 friendly defeat to a Southeast Asian XI in Malaysia, Harry Maguire, Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot arrived to a much warmer embrace by Manchester United supporters in the city on Thursday. After a forgettable season which culminated in last week's defeat in the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur, the Red Devils trio looked a lot more relaxed engaging with young footballers at Cooperage Stadium at the launch of the fifth edition of United We Play, an Apollo Tyres initiative. 'It's nice and refreshing to come over here,' Maguire told TOI. 'It's been amazing to see the different culture and to meet a lot of people and to spend the afternoon playing with children and just seeing how happy they are and putting smiles on their faces. ' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! For Dalot, coming to India was a box he had always been wanting to tick. 'It was on my checklists to come to India, so I'm happy that I've been able to come here, also with the club,' said the Portuguese full back, aware of his country's old link with India. 'Historically, Portugal have good connections with India. I would love to go to Goa one day. Who's that IPL player? "Since I moved to Man United, I am aware the amount of supporters we have here is growing. So for me, it was one of the reasons why I volunteered to come here, because I knew that as soon as I leave this place, (visiting India) will be something that I would be very happy to have done." Like Maguire and Dalot, Onana also wore a broad smile as he took part in a few drills with the youngsters on Thursday, a pleasant change, no doubt, for the Cameroon international who has often drawn the ire of United fans for his performances in goal since his $56m move to Old Trafford from Inter Milan two summers ago. Asked if the pressure of being David de Gea's successor had been weighing on him, the 29-year-old dismissed the notion. 'Pressure? I don't feel pressure. First of all, thank you for putting my name next to a legend who has done a lot of things for the club, amazing things. It's not pressure, it's an extra motivation," Onana said. 'I don't want to be a one-season wonder': Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh Still close to many of his former teammates at Inter, Onana didn't shy away from revealing he would be cheering on his old team in Saturday's Uefa Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Munich. 'I hope they win,' he said of Simone Inzaghi's side. 'Obviously they play against a very good team. Of course I'm in touch with them, they are my guys. For me it's good always to talk with them. I wish them all the best, and hopefully Inter win. Forza Inter!"
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
ASEAN All-Stars score shocking 1-0 win over Man United in Bukit Jalil
THE ASEAN All-Stars sprung an unbelievable surprise against English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United when they beat them 1-0 at the Maybank Challenge Cup match at National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Winger Maung Maung Lwin who came on as a substitute scored the all-important goal in the second half to beat the 13-time English champions. Appearing for the first time in Malaysia since 2009, United fielded a mix of experienced and young players, including Andre Onana, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte dan Rasmus Hojlund. Onana proved to be a crowd favourite as fans cried out his name every time he touched the ball. United dominated the game in the first half, but both teams' defence were tested several times, as the regional ASEAN-All Stars showed they would not be daunted by their more illustrious rivals. Filipino Amani Aguinaldo came close to putting the ASEAN team ahead in the 16th minute but his effort flew high, while United's Maguire header off a corner was saved by ASEAN-All Stars keeper Patiwat Khammai in the 24th minute. Three minutes later, on the other side of the pitch, local fans roared approvingly as Onana made a close range save off an attempt by Filipino Sandro Reyes while his ASEAN All-Stars counterpart Patiwat was kept busy till halftime denying United's repeated attempts at goal by Kobbie Mainoo. In the second half, United seemed to pull out all the stops by substituing in team captain Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, all in search of the first goal of the match. But it was the ASEAN All-Stars who would be the team that found the net, as they mounted a counterattack with a pass from Adrian Segecic to Maung Maung Lwin on the right, who then calmly tucked the ball past substitute United keeper Thomas Heaton in the 71st minute. The almost 72,000 strong crowd immediately erupted into cheers as the entire stadium celebrated the first goal. Although United were stung into action after the goal, the equaliser they so desired eluded them despite their repeated attempts at goal, and the match ended with a 1-0 victory for the ASEAN All-Stars. United will continue their pre-season tour to Hong Kong and play against the national team on May 30 at Hong Kong Stadium.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
ASEAN All-Stars defeat Man United in Bukit Jalil
THE ASEAN All-Stars sprung an unbelievable surprise against English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United when they beat them 1-0 at the Maybank Challenge Cup match at National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Winger Maung Maung Lwin who came on as a substitute scored the all-important goal in the second half to beat the 13-time English champions. Appearing for the first time in Malaysia since 2009, United fielded a mix of experienced and young players, including Andre Onana, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte dan Rasmus Hojlund. Onana proved to be a crowd favourite as fans cried out his name every time he touched the ball. United dominated the game in the first half, but both teams' defence were tested several times, as the regional ASEAN-All Stars showed they would not be daunted by their more illustrious rivals. Filipino Amani Aguinaldo came close to putting the ASEAN team ahead in the 16th minute but his effort flew high, while United's Maguire header off a corner was saved by ASEAN-All Stars keeper Patiwat Khammai in the 24th minute. Three minutes later, on the other side of the pitch, local fans roared approvingly as Onana made a close range save off an attempt by Filipino Sandro Reyes while his ASEAN All-Stars counterpart Patiwat was kept busy till halftime denying United's repeated attempts at goal by Kobbie Mainoo. In the second half, United seemed to pull out all the stops by substituing in team captain Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, all in search of the first goal of the match. But it was the ASEAN All-Stars who would be the team that found the net, as they mounted a counterattack with a pass from Adrian Segecic to Maung Maung Lwin on the right, who then calmly tucked the ball past substitute United keeper Thomas Heaton in the 71st minute. The almost 72,000 strong crowd immediately erupted into cheers as the entire stadium celebrated the first goal. Although United were stung into action after the goal, the equaliser they so desired eluded them despite their repeated attempts at goal, and the match ended with a 1-0 victory for the ASEAN All-Stars. United will continue their pre-season tour to Hong Kong and play against the national team on May 30 at Hong Kong Stadium.
