Manchester United have initiated a move to sign Amadou Onana, but Everton’s asking price could prove crucial in this deal.
According to The Guardian, Manchester United are interested in Amadou Onana to improve their midfield options. The Red Devils will have to pay over £50 million to tempt Everton to sell the midfielder. However, the Toffees claim to be under no financial pressure to offload the Belgian.
Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to bring at least two more signings through the door before the transfer deadline. Erik ten Hag seems satisfied with the club’s business in the market after the arrivals of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund.
There are still gaps in the first-team squad that needs addressing, with Ten Hag keen on a new defender and midfielder. Benjamin Pavard remains a crucial target for Manchester United, while others are mentioned to improve the backline.
In midfield, talk of a move for Sofyan Amrabat may have cooled down in the last week or some, but that may have been due to their focus on a new defender. Multiple reports suggest Manchester United are looking at various options, including OGC Nice’s Khephren Thuram.
The Frenchman was the latest to emerge on their shortlist, but Manchester United are also contemplating a move for Amadou Onana. The Everton midfielder had an impressive first season in the Premier League after making a £33 million move from Lille last summer.
The Toffees insist they are under no immediate financial pressure to make sales, especially that of the 21-year-old Premier League midfielder. The report insists they will ask for a massive fee, and Manchester United may have to pay over £50 million.
Considering how costly some recent signings have been in the Premier League, the fee could significantly rise, especially for midfielders. Compared to Amrabat or Thuram, Onana will cost substantially more, so Manchester United will consider making a move closely.
The report insists Manchester United could initiate talks with Everton to find the conditions of a deal. For Sean Dyche, the 21-year-old midfielder is crucial to their season and possibly boosts Everton’s chances of survival.
With Everton citing they do not need to sell, Manchester United must make a compelling offer to tempt them into a sale. Either way, Ten Hag has a crucial decision, as he likes Onana’s profile for his central midfield alongside Casemiro.
