£33m Everton midfielder makes Newcastle United transfer decision amid Man Utd & Arsenal interest.

Amadou Onana, a midfielder for Everton, is said to have decided on his future despite Newcastle United’s interest in a transfer.

As the January transfer window draws to a close, Belgian publication DH Les Sports revealed that Onana has chosen to stay at Goodison Park and support Everton in their fight against relegation rather than make a move this month. Newcastle was worried about Joelinton’s long-term future at the team, so they pursued the 22-year-old to increase their midfield options. Following a severe injury setback and contract uncertainty, United head coach Eddie Howe acknowledged that he wasn’t sure if Joelinton had played his final game for the team.

Onana, who cost £33 million to join Everton from Lille in 2022, has reportedly drawn interest from both Manchester United and Arsenal. However, clubs are eyeing some of The Toffees’ more expensive assets as a result of their double charges for violating Premier League profit and sustainability regulations, which resulted in a 10-point deduction and a second punishment that is still pending.

 

The Belgium international is valued by Everton at almost £50 million, but the club may have to sell players to earn the money needed to abide by PSR. For £45 million with add-ons, Newcastle was able to come in and purchase Anthony Gordon from Everton last January.

Newcastle won’t be able to sign Onana permanently in January due to the financial commitment unless they sell a player beforehand. Although a number of players, including Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron, and Kieran Trappier, have been linked to moves away from the team recently, The Telegraph has revealed that Newcastle may consider loan agreements that include buyout clauses at the end of the current campaign.

This month, Newcastle was strongly connected to a loan deal for Kalvin Phillips; however, they withdrew their interest when they learned of Manchester City’s loan fee demands. Howe reaffirmed The Magpies’ interest in the England international and clarified that the financial aspects of the transaction prevented the club from moving forward with a deal.

Since then, West Ham United has brought on Phillips on loan for the rest of the campaign, covering both the loan balance and the 28-year-old’s salary in full.

As things stand, Newcastle is not in the process of making any additions, as the winter transfer window closes on Thursday, February 1.