With rival suitors Barcelona apparently “priced out” of a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, Manchester United and Arsenal have gained traction in their pursuit of the player.
Onana, who cost the Toffees £33 million when he signed with Lille in 2022, has developed into one of their most vital players. He has made 29 appearances and scored three goals this season.
Several elite teams have taken notice of his performances, and despite just being 22 years old, his suitors think he has the potential to develop into a top player in the future.
All six of the Premier League’s “big six” are interested in Onana, as TEAM talk has previously reported, but Manchester United, Arsenal, and Barcelona have been the team’s most frequently connected to the player.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is eager to find Casemiro a long-term replacement at Old Trafford, as his future there is uncertain.
In order to team with promising prospect Kobbie Mainoo, the Red Devils will probably add at least one new center-mid. Christian Eriksen may also depart.
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Regarding Arsenal, Mikel Arteta hopes to bring in a young midfield player to partner Declan Rice in a double pivot, as Thomas Partey may leave this summer.
The Gunners appear to have a good chance of signing Onana this summer, as he would fit right in with the team.
Barcelona “pulls out” of the competition with Amadou Onana
Sport claims that because Everton’s price demands are significantly greater than what Barcelona can afford given their continuous financial difficulties, Barcelona has withdrawn from the competition for Onana.
Everton is reportedly seeking £52 million, but TEAMtalk sources claim that this is much too low and that they are actually asking for closer to £80 million.
Onana’s price has gone up since the Toffees now owe Lille 20% of any sell-on fee. This was negotiated as a condition of the midfielder’s transfer to Goodison Park.
Barca ‘can no longer afford such a move,’ according to Sport, thus Man Utd and Arsenal are the teams in the lead to capture Onana.
In terms of tackles and won aerial duels, Onana is in the upper echelon of all Premier League players. At six feet four, he is a formidable presence on the field and is best suited for a defensive midfield role, though he can also play further forward.
All the signs point to Onana leaving Everton in the upcoming months, so it will be intriguing to see how high Man Utd or Arsenal are willing to go with a bid.
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