Rio Ferdinand warns Man Utd fans to expect ‘mistakes’ from ‘risky’ David de Gea transfer replacement Andre Onana
RIO FERDINAND has warned Manchester United that top goalkeeping target Andre Onana will make "mistakes" due to his "risky" style".
But Old Trafford legend Ferdy still believes the "fantastic" Inter Milan hero would be the best replacement for David de Gea.
Boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly close to capturing Onana after long-serving No1 De Gea departed last week on a free transfer.
Ten Hag wants a keeper like the Cameroonian who is comfortable with the ball at his feet.
But ex-England defender Ferdinand fears that attribute will be a weakness from time to time.
He said of Onana on his : "A huge talent and a real modern-day goalkeeper.
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"You see teams pressing him and he does not even panic.
"He gets the ball into him, brings on the press, says 'come on, come to me', and then when that player comes to him he knows there's a player free somewhere else and he normally finds them.
"I think there will be mistakes and, playing that risky way, you do have mistakes and that happens.
"But it's about staying true to your beliefs, finding a right balance and remaining confident throughout those periods."
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United appear way ahead in the race to sign Onana, 27.
And Inter have been linked with potential replacements such as Bayern Munich's Yann Sommer.
But although Onana has been rated at £43m it appears United might have to bid nearer £50m to sign him.
