Man Utd add new Onana replacement to shortlist alongside Martinez

Tom Weber

• Updated: 11 Jun 2025 10:37 CDT
• 4 min read

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Manchester United are interested in OGC Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, according to a report.

The Red Devils initially did not plan on replacing Andre Onana heading into this summer. The Cameroon international enjoyed a solid start to the bygone season, and there were clearly many more pressing issues that had to be fixed first.

However, as the season went on, Onana increasingly looked like the early Man Utd version of himself, making high-profile mistakes that a player of his level should not be making.

Current ETV

André Onana

GK

Man Utd

André Onana

GK

Man Utd

€40M

ETV Range

€36M - €44M

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This led to Man Utd exploring the goalkeeper market and identifying potential replacements. At present, reinforcing the attack is still being prioritised, but if the budget allows, it is likely that the Red Devils will dip into the market for a new face between the sticks.

In recent weeks, Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez has emerged as a top target for the Old Trafford club. The Argentine is expected to depart the Villans this summer, and Man Utd, as well as Atletico Madrid, are keeping tabs on him.

Man Utd want Bulka

According to Ben Jacobs, Nice shot-stopper Marcin Bulka has now also been added to Man Utd's shortlist of potential goalkeeper targets. INEOS, who are currently in the process of selling their stake in the Ligue 1 side, certainly know all about the Poland international.

Jacobs makes sure to emphasise that Man Utd have not yet fully decided on whether to replace Onana this summer, but the journalist acknowledges that it is an 'open situation.'

Bulka has been one of Ligue 1's most reliable goalkeepers in recent seasons, and this has naturally seen him attract big-name suitors. Last year, he revealed that Barcelona explored a deal to bring him to Catalunya in the past.

The 25-year-old previously had a spell on the books at Chelsea, but he never made a senior appearance for the Blues. He also spent time at PSG before breaking through at Nice.

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