Quinton Fortune, the former Manchester United midfielder, has advised Chelsea, Newcastle, and Aston Villa to take a closer look at 30-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana.
In an interview with Premier Bet, Fortune stated:
Andre Onana could be a valuable addition for Chelsea, Newcastle, or Aston Villa in the Premier League. His quality in distributing the ball from the back is so important in modern football, and he can be a pivotal start to attacks.
When you have a goalkeeper like Onana, who can deliver a 50–60 yard pass directly to a forward or midfielder, slicing through opposition lines, it makes a huge difference. He’s one of the best at this. He just needs to regain his confidence because when a goalkeeper makes a mistake, unfortunately, the whole world sees it.
I hope he can return to his best. When you need a keeper who is adept with his feet, he can be simply unbeatable.
Why a transfer to Chelsea is currently impossible
- New loan arrangement: It will not be possible to execute this transfer directly in the current window. Manchester United has officially confirmed that Onana has been sent on loan to Trabzonspor for the 2026/27 season.
- Manchester United's stance: The Cameroonian also spent last season in the Turkish Super Lig following a series of mistakes at Old Trafford. The decision to send him out on loan again indicates that United aren’t counting on him for the foreseeable future.
- Conclusion: Although Onana's skills in dealing with pressure would fit well with Chelsea's possession-based style, Fortune's suggestion remains a hypothetical scenario for now.
