If coach Ruben Amorim believes that borrowing Andre Onana will help solve the goalkeeper problem, he needs to rethink.
Onana, who has often made mistakes, flew from Paris to Trabzon to complete a one-season loan deal from Manchester United to Trabzonspor. This move will temporarily end Onana's two disappointing seasons at Old Trafford.
When mentioning Man United's failed signings in the post- Sir Alex Ferguson era, Onana is placed in the same group as Alexis Sanchez, Jadon Sancho and Antony. These are all typical faces of the transfer obsession at Old Trafford.
Man United spent £47 million to bring Onana back from Inter Milan, despite only a year before he was a free agent at Ajax. Planning and vision in transfers seems to be a luxury for those in charge at Old Trafford.
For two years Onana has kept Man United's goal covered by consecutive mistakes. His late departure became a release for both the players and the club. The "Red Devils" fans have long considered him a burden.
However, even with Onana no longer present, Amorim still has a headache with the problem of personnel in the goal in the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. Should he put his trust in Altay Bayindir or bet on rookie Senne Lammens?
According to a source close to Amorim, having his £18.2 million contract debut in the Premier League would be a risky move. This is something that the Portuguese captain is unlikely to choose.
If Amorim decides to give Lammens a starting position, the accompanying risks are not small. Because if the 23-year-old goalkeeper makes a mistake, he will immediately have to face criticism for rushing to use a rookie who has not yet stabilized and has only had a few training sessions with his teammates.
However, Bayindir did not bring any peace of mind. This season, he has played unconvincingly and made many mistakes in matches against Arsenal and Burnley. However, experience in the match has helped Bayindir more or less understand what is waiting at the Etihad - something that Lammens, an inexperienced rookie, cannot have.
In that context, Amorim fell into a dilemma when choosing anyone to criticize, regardless of the final decision for the derby. However, one thing is almost certain - Lammens is considered the number one goalkeeper of Man United in the future.
According to inside sources from the "Red Devils", the Belgian goalkeeper was not recruited with the goal of immediately starting, but his potential has been widely recognized. The Old Trafford team believes he is capable of taking on this role for a long time.
Lammens's most outstanding strength is their ability to block. Since the start of last season, no goalkeeper in Europe's top 10 tournaments has blocked more penalty kicks than him - five saves in seven encounters.
Lammens are also rated higher than Bayindir for their aerial ability, especially in chaotic situations in front of goal. Last season, he had 44 crosses - more than any other goalkeeper in the Belgian national championship. This proves Lammens' confidence and bravery in aerial disputes.
Obviously, Man United's recruitment of Lammens and liquidation of Onana could bring long-term benefits. However, that does not help Amorim solve the difficult problem ahead, as the Manchester derby is approaching.
