Manchester United transfer news as Everton could lose Amadou Onana
Everton are facing a battle to hold on to Amadou Onana with Manchester United considering a bid for the midfielder, as reported by Teamtalk.
Following an impressive debut season in the Premier League, the Belgium international has been noticed by top clubs despite the struggles at Goodison Park.
It has been suggested that Erik ten Hag is an admirer of his talent and wants him to be part of an improved squad at Old Trafford, next season if the Toffees are relegated.
From the Toffees’ perspective, the conclusion of the season will have an obvious impact on transfer dealings over the summer, depending on which division the club will be playing in.
“Manchester United are plotting a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana should the Toffees suffer relegation,” stated the report.
“United are looking for a new midfielder this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his squad and they have been impressed by Onana in his debut season in the Premier League.
“The 21-year-old has arguably been Everton’s outstanding performer this season after his arrival from Lille last summer, for a fee of approximately £33m.”
One of many
If the unthinkable were to happen and the club suffers the drop to the second tier, Onana would be one of many top players to depart the club, that would be a foregone conclusion.
Thankfully, what isn’t, is the outcome of the last three games of the campaign following the excellent, inspiring 5-1 away win at Brighton on Monday.
That decisive victory puts Sean Dyche’s side firmly in control of their own destiny, with a renewed sense of confidence and optimism for the run-in.
Just one more win could be enough to stave off the threat of relegation and with it, the need for a fire sale, which would see the likes of Onana depart, at prices beyond their true value.
Once the club’s Premier League status is secured, any suitors can pay the going rate for up-and-coming international talent, if they wish, on amicable terms for Everton otherwise they will remain.