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Why Manchester United absolutely MUST sign a new goalkeeper, writes NATHAN SALT - and the targets who could move to Old Trafford before the transfer window slams shut

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All summer long at Manchester United the message has been clear: goalkeeper is not a priority position to strengthen this summer in the transfer window.

Andre Onana would still be the No 1 this season, insiders insisted on multiple occasions. His absence from the matchday squad versus Arsenal - fiercely defended by Ruben Amorim amid accusations that he was dropped - copied with the fact his manager didn't declare him the No 1 on Friday at his pre-match press conference doing little to cement that.

Others would point to the summer budget needing to be prioritised on the 'bigger problem' areas - not least the attack that was totally abject last season.