Overview
- Andre Onana, on loan from Manchester United, saved three consecutive penalties on Thursday to beat Samsunspor after a 0-0 draw and set up a Turkish Cup semi-final against Gençlerbirliği on 13 May.
- Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan told NTV Spor the club wants to keep Onana permanently if the conditions are right.
- Turkish outlet reports relayed by UK media describe Onana as the star of the tie, with several papers calling him a penalty specialist.
- The i Paper reports Beşiktaş are also interested in signing the 30-year-old, and no fee or terms have been disclosed at this stage.
- Manchester United are expected to pursue a permanent sale to recoup part of the £47–50m paid in 2023, with Senne Lammens now first choice, Altay Bayındır a possible departure, and Onana under contract until 2028 after making 28 appearances for third-placed Trabzonspor where lower player taxes boost net pay.