Newcastle United could target a summer move for Amadou Onana as they view the Belgian as a replacement for Bruno Guimaraes.
According to Football Insider, Amadou Onana could emerge as a summer target for Newcastle United, although he will have other suitors in the mix. The Magpies could sell Bruno Guimaraes amid rising speculation and replace him with the 22-year-old Belgian midfielder.
Newcastle United keen on Amadou Onana
Amadou Onana has attracted plenty of interest this month, with Arsenal previously linked with a move for the 22-year-old Belgian midfielder. The FFP-related concerns have clouded the transfer window this month, as the Premier League could be set for the quietest window in years.
With Arsenal unlikely to afford Onana this month, the 22-year-old Belgian midfielder will likely stay at Everton and leave in the summer. Everton could be forced to sell amid their financial problems, which could alert a host of clubs to chase the Belgian.
Newcastle United are eager to position itself strongly in the chase for Onana, but only in the summer. The Magpies considered a move this month, but they, too, have been pegged back by FFP concerns. They could lose key midfielder Bruno Guimaraes then and eye the 22-year-old Belgian midfielder as his replacement.
During the summer window, Newcastle United will come into a solid position to sign players and could cash in on Guimaraes amid heavy interest in the Brazilian. They might have the cash to sanction a move for Onana then but will face massive competition from the likes of Arsenal and even Manchester United for the 22-year-old Belgian midfielder.
Will Newcastle United sell Bruno Guimaraes?
Release clauses play a massive role in determining the long-term futures of players, and that’s the case with Guimaraes. The Brazilian signed a new deal and insisted on including an exit clause, which has opened up the possibility of playing for one of his dream clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Newcastle United are already linked with Ederson of Atalanta as a replacement, but the report hints at the possibility of bringing the Brazilian and Onana in the summer. As for the loss of Guimaraes, it will come as a significant blow to their plans, as the club might have envisaged the midfielder for the long term.
They are also in danger of losing Joelinton, as he continues to have contractual problems with the club. The Magpies have already lost Sandro Tonali to a lengthy ban, which has resulted in a troublesome season at St.James Park.