Manchester United will be one signing away from Erik ten Hag image after Andre Onana deal

Erik ten Hag is edging ever closer to a Manchester United side that is truly in his image.

The Dutchman has already established some pretty solid foundations in his first year at the club, and now the focus shifts to building on top of them with some suitable summer recruits.

Mason Mount became the first signing of the summer and immediately impressed on his debut in Oslo last week. Ten Hag was so carried away that in a post-match chat with journalists, he even labelled the new recruit as the 'complete midfielder'.

That seems like a stretch. Mount was certainly lively and looked like the ideal fit for Ten Hag's intense demands, though time will tell if he proves to be the complete package.

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What is fair is that he is completely aligned with the manager's style of play and what he wants from a player in his position. You can say the same thing about all of his other signings at the club and the expected arrival of Andre Onana as well.

United have held positive discussions with Inter in recent weeks and hope the 27-year-old can play a part in their upcoming US tour. From the Oslo opener, it was already obvious how much better United were with goalkeepers comfortable in possession and just how much Onana could bring.

The Cameroonian ticks every box of what Ten Hag wants from his first-choice goalkeeper. He is intelligent with the ball at his feet, has an extensive passing range, knows how to read the game well, and is brave in coming for crosses and playing out from the back.

His arrival could revolutionise the way United play football next season, with the signing of a top 'keeper arguably even more influential on the style of play than that of an