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Kieran Horn

Chelsea given free run at £64.2m transfer as Erik ten Hag makes huge Andre Onana decision

Chelsea have been given a huge boost of signing their Edouard Mendy replacement following Manchester United's own goalkeeper decision. Mendy is one of many Blues players, which also includes N'Golo Kante, Hakim Ziyech and Kalidou Koulibaly, set to join the Saudi Arabian league with his transfer to Al-Ahli.

For much of 2023 it was reported that the club were in the market for a new goalkeeper, with the futures of Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga seeming uncertain. However, Mauricio Pochettino has now made decision on both, with Mendy to depart the club and Kepa remaining as the Argentine's No.1, as revealed by the Evening Standard.

As a result of this, the Blues' pursuit of Inter star Andre Onana which left Manchester United alone in the race for his signature and they have now made their first official move by contacting Onana's representatives to express their interest, according to the Athletic.

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