EPL: Paul Merson Urges Manchester United to Sign Gianluigi Donnarumma as Onana’s Successor

Renowned Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has recently voiced his opinion on who Manchester United should target to fill the goalkeeper position currently held by Andre Onana.

During a segment on The Premier League Show, Merson highlighted Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain as the ideal replacement for the Cameroonian stopper. Merson’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny over Onana’s performances, which some believe have hindered United’s ambitions in major competitions.

Merson emphasized that Onana lacks the ability to “save points” consistently, implying that Manchester United’s chances of winning significant trophies could be compromised if the current first-choice goalkeeper remains.

“For me, I would’ve said yes. You don’t win league titles, World Cups, or European Championships without top-class goalkeepers,” Merson stated, stressing the critical role of a reliable shot-stopper.

He further added, “Onana does not save points. At Manchester United, goalkeepers losing points is a major concern. The team needs a new goalkeeper urgently. I see Gianluigi Donnarumma is available – why don’t they go for him?”

Merson’s comments suggest that Manchester United’s pursuit of Donnarumma could be a strategic move to strengthen their squad and improve their competitiveness in both domestic and European competitions. Donnarumma, a World Cup-winning goalkeeper, is widely regarded for his remarkable reflexes and consistent performances at the highest level