OFFICIAL: Man United confirm the signing of Onana from Inter in a £43m deal

Manchester United have completed the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana for £43million after agreeing personal terms with the player on Sunday.

The Red Devils identified Onana as their priority target in the position following the expiration of David de Gea's contract at the club.

The Spaniard called time on his 12-year spell at United earlier this month after failing to agree a new deal - prompted by the reservations of manager Erik ten Hag over his suitability as the club prepare to challenge for major silverware.

Onana, 27, has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for another, which could keep the Cameroon international at the club until the summer of 2029.

United will now look to see Onana's visa processed in time for the goalkeeper to join up with the rest of the squad on their US tour.

Should he link up with the team, Onana could make his debut against Arsenal on Saturday in New Jersey before featuring in subsequent matches against Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

United's new keeper was spotted arriving at Milan airport on Tuesday, where he took a flight to Birmingham ahead of his medical.

And both the player and club had been tight-lipped on the transfer until Onana shared his thoughts on the move with Gazetta dello Sport.

'The important thing is to be honest and always tell people the truth,' the former Ajax shot-stopper said. 'I am a person who always wants new challenges.

'Playing in the Premier League and for a club like United is irresistible. All parties wanted this to happen.

'But what matters is that, even if I had stayed, I would have been equally happy because I never had any problems at Inter. Indeed, a magic was born in Milan that is almost difficult to explain.'

When asked on how he felt about following in the footsteps of storied Man United goalkeepers such as Peter Schmeichel, Edwin van de Sar and David de Gea, Onana added: 'Being chosen to continue this tradition makes me proud and responsible: I want to win trophies with my new companions.'

Onana previously played for Ten Hag during the latter's time at Ajax, after rising through the academy ranks, and the Dutch manager was keen to facilitate a reunion as Man United ramped up their interest in the Serie A star after completing the £60m signing of Mason Mount earlier this month.

The goalkeeper is particularly strong with the ball at his feet, an area of weakness in De Gea's game which Ten Hag was set on strengthening during the summer window.

Since moving to Inter Milan ahead of last season, Onana has made 41 appearances in all competitions and helped spur on Simone Inzaghi's successful Copa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana bids.

Onana also featured in the Champions League final, which saw the Milanese club losed 1-0 to Manchester City in Istanbul in June.

The signing of Onana will take the club's spending past the £100m mark and allow efforts to focus on the remaining priority for Ten Hag's summer squad revamp: securing a striker.

Man United may look to once again raid the Italian league, with Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund the club's number one target in the position.

Winning the keeper's signature could also allow Dean Henderson to complete a £20-move to Nottingham Forest.

The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at the club before his campaign was cut short due to injury, and is keen to return to the City Ground and regain the No 1 spot.

37-year-old Tom Heaton signed a one-year contract extension earlier in the window to provide cover in the face of a looming goalkeeping crisis, but should Man United make a move for the £5m-valued Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, the club may yet greenlight his transfer to Luton Town.

Suzuki, 20, became the youngest player in the history of J-League side Urawa Reds to sign a professional contract at the age of 16, and made his senior debut for Japan's national team in 2022.

Now a free agent, David de Gea is reportedly eyeing a return to Spain after 12 years in Manchester, with Sevilla seeking his signature should their highly-rated shot-stopper Yassine Bounou leave this summer.

The Morocco international has been linked with both Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.