Andre Onana is understood to have turned down offers from other clubs after being told he would be Manchester United’s No 1 goalkeeper this season.
The Cameroon international is on his way to north-eastern Turkey to undergo a medical ahead of a season-long loan to Trabzonspor, with United allowing the goalkeeper, who signed for £47m two years ago, to leave for nothing.
Should all the paperwork be completed ahead of the Turkish transfer deadline on Friday, Onana will sign a deal that will see him earn bonuses from Trabzonspor on top of his full wage.
The full salary will be covered by the Turkish club. He could then make his debut on Sunday against Fenerbahce.
It represents quite the turnaround for Onana, who ahead of the new season was informed, several sources have told The i Paper