Over the last few years, Manchester United have spent a small fortune in the transfer window, as they look to return to Premier League glory after a decade-long wait for a title.
Former boss Erik ten Hag splashed over £600m on new additions during his three summers in charge at Old Trafford, but many of his signings have failed to deliver.
The Red Devils currently sit in 14th place with just 11 games remaining, all but ending their hopes of securing a place in any form of European football for next season – unless they win the Europa League.
Ruben Amorim has struggled to work his magic with the current crop of players in the North West, desperately needing the summer to make his stamp on the first-team squad.
Questions have started to be asked about one of Ten Hag’s additions, especially after his displays under Amorim over the last couple of weeks.
Andre Onana’s stats for Man Utd in 2024/25
Andre Onana joined United back in the summer of 2023 for a fee in the region of £47m, looking to provide a replacement for fan-favourite David de Gea after Ten Hag decided he wanted a change between the sticks.
The Cameroonian has impressed in spells since his move, keeping 16 clean sheets over the last two years in the Premier League, achieving a 72% save percentage in the current campaign.
However, his time at the club has been littered with mistakes, none more so than the recent clash with Ipswich Town in midweek, when he was potentially at fault for both of the opponent’s goals.
The first saw the 28-year-old come rushing out with Patrick Dorgu, knocking the ball past him for an open net, whilst failing to deal with a cross that found its way right into the bottom corner.
Despite the recent form of Onana, one other first-team member has been a huge disappointment for the Red Devils, with Amorim needing to offload him when having the chance this summer.
The player who’s been a worse signing than Onana for United
Given the lack of impact from the majority of Ten Hag’s signings, a whole host of players could depart Old Trafford in the coming months, handing Amorim funds to make his own signings.
One of those who needs to be sold after his recent run in the side is striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has been way below the expectations placed upon him after his move in 2023.
The Dane cost a mammoth £72m, joining from Italian side Atalanta as he looked to provide the goods in the final third for United – something which they’ve struggled with in recent years.
However, he’s been unable to find his best form in Manchester, scoring just 23 times in his 77 appearances to date, enduring a horrid run of form in recent months.
The 22-year-old has only managed seven goals in 2024/25, with only two of which coming in the league, failing to find the net in any of his 17 games across all competitions.
As a result, he’s previously been dubbed “hopeless” by journalist Samuel Luckhurst, with the manager utilising different options at the top end of the pitch – including Kobbie Mainoo, who was deployed as a false nine against Crystal Palace.
His figures from the Premier League to date have been nothing short of disastrous, averaging just 1.1 shots per 90, highlighting the lack of attacking threat he’s produced this campaign.
He’s also been dispossessed 1.5 times per 90, unable to make the ball stick at the top end of the pitch, not fitting into Amorim’s philosophy, which demands the centre-forward to often play with his back to goal – as seen with Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting.
Games played
22
Goals scored
2
Shots taken
1.1
Successful passes
11
Dribble success
28%
Times dispossessed
1.5
Aerials won
21%
Given his lack of form over the last couple of months, United will struggle to recoup all of their big-money investment, expecting to lose a huge chunk if Hojlund were to depart in the off-season.
However, it’s evident that improvements are desperately needed to overturn the current lack of goals, with the Dane needing to be sold to provide Amorim with the funds to make his stamp on the forward line.
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1 ByJoe NuttallFeb 28, 2025