Manchester United could have come away with a one goal advantage from their Europa League quarter-final first-leg tie against Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday but for Andre Onana.
The Cameroonian made two huge errors in the game including one in the final minute of added time which allowed Rayan Cherki to equalise as the thrilling encounter ended 2-2.
Goals from Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee hid United’s inadequacies in attack with Rasmus Hojlund putting in another abject performance while Alejandro Garnacho’s form continues to nosedive.
The Argentine has not been helped by the fact that he is having to play almost every minute with Amad out injured and Marcus Rashford and Antony no longer at the club.
Garnacho out?
He is 20 and his confidence is suffering as a result and his form has meant INEOS are contemplating a summer sale with Napoli ready to pay a record sum for his services.
Ruben Amorim had fought for his stay in January but the Argentina international needs to pull up his socks if he is to stay at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.
The Sun have claimed that the Red Devils are already in the process of identifying a replacement for the former FA Youth Cup winner with Dan Ndoye of Bologna figuring high on the co-owners’ list.
“Swiss winger Dan Ndoye is being watched by the Red Devils and has been shining for the Italian club this season.
If Napoli do come back for Garnacho then Ndoye, 24, could be of interest to United and Zirkzee would have a vital role to play. The pair are friends after their time together in Italy and the Dutchman could help turn his head towards Old Trafford.
“Bologna do not want to sell but would have to listen if offers of around £30m come in for him.”
Ndoye in?
The Swiss star can play on either flank, as an attacking midfielder and even at wingback if need be with his tireless running and work-rate a perfect fit for Amorim. Incidentally, even Antonio Conte has him on his wishlist.
The 24-year-old has added ruthlessness in front of goal to is armoury, enjoying a fine season for Bologna, netting eight goals and registering five assists from 31 starts across all competitions.
United were eyeing him last summer as well, only for Bologna to reject United’s offer. Ndoye has already played at OGC Nice and Lausanne-Sport, both INEOS-owned clubs, which means the co-owners know all about him.
The fee is also not too high and Agent Zirkzee, his former teammate, could help United get their man should they really want to sell Garnacho in the summer.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
