Onana joined Manchester United in the summer, stepping in as a last-minute replacement for David de Gea, who departed due to a contract dispute.
The Cameroon international initially struggled at Old Trafford but has since gained favor among fans through a series of impressive performances. His pivotal penalty save in a 1-0 Champions League win against Copenhagen marked a turning point in perception.
Despite the diminished criticism towards Onana, uncertainties persist, with reports from Il Messaggero suggesting that Man Utd is considering a January bid for Provedel.
Lazio is purportedly willing to let go of the 29-year-old for a fee exceeding €35 million.
Statistically, Provedel seems to outshine Onana, according to data analytics company SciSports. However, there’s no certainty that Man Utd will view Provedel as a direct replacement for Onana.
Manager Erik ten Hag might see the Italian goalkeeper as healthy competition for the 27-year-old Onana.
Although Altay Bayindir was signed from Fenerbahce in August for the goalkeeping role, he hasn’t played under Ten Hag, staying on the bench for every game since his arrival.
Bayindir’s chances to prove himself seem limited, especially as Onana has been favored in games, leaving Bayindir significantly behind in the pecking order.
Unless Onana faces injury or suspension, Bayindir’s prospects of showcasing his talent might only come in the FA Cup in January, now that Man Utd has been knocked out of the League Cup.
The goalkeeping situation is clearly under assessment, and Provedel emerges as one of the players being monitored by the Red Devils.
