Andre Onana's Man Utd career hits new low as brutal reason Premier League club rejected transfer emerges

Andre Onana’s dream move to Manchester United has turned into a nightmare - and a new low has now emerged.

The Cameroonian shot stopper was at fault for another goal as the Red Devils were dumped out of the Carabao Cup in the second round by League Two side Grimsby Town.

He failed to claim a cross in the 30th minute of the match, gifting Tyrell Warren an open goal and allowing the Mariners to take a 2-0 lead.

Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire got United back on level terms, but things would only get worse for their goalkeeper.

Onana put on a disastrous display in the subsequent penalty shootout as Grimsby held their nerve to win 12-11 after a marathon of spot kicks.

The Cameroon international arrived at Old Trafford from Inter Milan for a reported £47.2 million, but he has struggled to make a good impression.

The appearance against Grimsby was the 29-year-old’s first of the 2025/2026 campaign, and he is now being linked with a move away from the 20-time Premier League champions.

Andre Onana has struggled at Man Utd (Credit:Getty)

Fortunately for Ruben Amorim’s side, they are not the only Premier League club who are experiencing issues with their goalkeeper.

West Ham have also been linked with a new number one after conceding 11 goals in their opening three matches this term.

They lost 3-0 against Sunderland on the opening day of the Premier League season before being beaten 5-1 by London rivals Chelsea.

To add salt to the wound, they were then dumped out of the Carabao Cup following a 3-2 defeat against Wolves.

Alphonse Areola started in goal in the cup, while summer signing Mads Hermansen struggled in the two league fixtures.

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There were reports in the press that the Hammers could try to sign Onana in an attempt to end their goalkeeping woes.

However, the Daily Mail now believes otherwise.

The English newspaper believes that Graham Potter’s side turned down the opportunity to sign the former Inter and Ajax star due to their belief that he is no better than the crop of keepers they already have.

Hermansen arrived at the London Stadium for a reported £18 million from Leicester City this summer, but the East London club is apparently still in the market for a goalkeeper.