Manchester United Loans Andre Onana, Signs Senne Lammens

Rio Ferdinand has expressed strong support for Manchester United's decision to back manager Ruben Amorim by both bringing in new players and removing others who were deemed surplus to requirements, including goalkeeper Andre Onana. Ferdinand praised the club's recruitment strategy, highlighting the importance of clearing out players not fitting the club’s vision alongside the £236 million spent on new signings. Onana, who struggled with inconsistent performances since joining from Inter Milan in 2023, is set to leave United on a season-long loan to Turkish club Trabzonspor following the arrival of Senne Lammens for £18 million. Ferdinand welcomed Onana's departure as a clear message that Manchester United will no longer tolerate players who are not worthy of representing the club, reflecting a shift in the club's approach to squad management under Omar Berrada’s football operations leadership. He lamented the past financial difficulties that forced the club to retain underperforming players but now believes the club is taking decisive steps to improve. This overhaul, including the formation of a 'bomb squad' of surplus players, demonstrates strong backing for Amorim and a commitment to raising standards at Old Trafford.