Man Utd told to replace Andre Onana with keeper whose kept ONE clean sheet

Andre Onana is ‘useless’ and Manchester United should sign a relegation-threatened goalkeeper to replace him.

That is the opinion of former Red Devils defender Paul Parker who slammed Onana following the club’s FA Cup exit at the hands of Fulham on Sunday.

After going behind at Old Trafford just before the break, Bruno Fernandes equalised to send the clash to extra-time and then penalties.

Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee had their spot-kicks saved by Bernd Leno while Onana failed to save a single penalty, allowing Fulham to win the shootout 4-3 and advance to the quarter-finals.

Onana has been under immense scrutiny after Erik ten Hag signed him for £47million to replace club hero David de Gea who was let go for free.

While far from a complete disaster, the 28-year-old has made a number of high-profile errors, with Parker the latest to criticise the transfer decision, telling Danish news site SpilXperten: ‘I can’t help but think about why the club let David de Gea go.

‘It was a really disgraceful way they parted with him after he was named Player of the Year three times in a row, and right now, it looks even more ridiculous because his replacement is so useless.

‘Another thing I really don’t like about Onana is his mentality. It doesn’t seem to bother him when Manchester United concedes a goal.

‘You never see him standing there shouting or scolding his defense, like De Gea or Peter Schmeichel always did. For them, keeping a clean sheet was a matter of life and death. It meant everything to them.’

Ruben Amorim will have to make a decision on whether to bring in a new No.1 keeper and Parker has surprisingly suggested Leicester City star Mads Hermansen could be the answer.

The Dane was in excellent form last season as he helped the Foxes win the Championship but has looked largely out of his depth in the Premier League this campaign.

In 21 appearances this season, Hermansen has conceded 45 goals and kept just one clean sheet, with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side hurtling toward relegation.

While this defensive record cannot be put solely on the 24-year-old, he does have one of the worst save percentages (62.8%) and goals conceded per 90minutes (2.21) in the top-flight.

‘In an ideal world, Man United should buy a new goalkeeper to replace Onana. He’s just not good enough, and I don’t think he even looks like a goalkeeper at all,’ Parker added.

‘Right now, I think [Altay] Bayindir should get a chance, but in the long run, the club should go for Mads Hermansen, who has single-handedly kept Leicester somewhat afloat this season.

‘I think he has it all. He’s a fantastic shot-stopper, he’s good with his feet, and he has a strong attitude. As a centre-back, I would be scared to have him behind me, but in a good way, because he has such a strong aura.

‘The problem is probably that the goalkeeper position won’t be a priority for a new signing, as there are so many other issues in other positions that need strengthening.’

Onana and Hermansen will next be in action on Sunday when United host Arsenal and Leicester travel to Chelsea.

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