Everton transfer news: Chelsea revive interest in Amadou Onana with £55m exit on cards
Chelsea have revived their interest in signing Amadou Onana with Everton demanding £55m to sell him this summer, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
The Belgian international joined Goodison Park in a big-money £33m move last summer and has swiftly become a star player this season as the Toffees narrowly escaped relegation on the Premier League final day.
Onana has been attracting plenty of interest from Premier League’s elite and according to the Athletic [8 June], Sean Dyche will want a replacement if the 21-year-old does potentially leave, with the Toffees reportedly asking for around £60million fee to fund their own summer business [Daily Mail, 29 May].
And according to Belgian journalist Tavolieri, taking to his personal Twitter account [14 June], the Billionaire-owned club have opened discussions for Onana’s services, with Everton wanting a fee of around £55m because of their financial issues. The 21-year-old is open to a Goodison Park exit this summer.
He tweeted: “Chelsea revives Amadou Onana’s track! The Blues have resumed discussions for the Diables Rouges & shown a strong interest again. Everton player open to a departure from who – in urgent need of cash – wants to recover £55m in the deal.
“It’s still going to move.”
Inevitable
It was only going to be a matter of time before Onana’s performances attracted the attention of Europe’s elite, and it now seems that Everton will face a tough and frustrating fight to keep their star midfielder on their books at Goodison Park.
The Belgian maestro has been an instant hit since his £33m move, showcasing his irresistible and dominant talents from midfield in just his first season in England, and his qualities may warrant a bigger platform than Everton before long.
And it’s easy to see why the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and now Manchester United have been linked with his services. His current ability, unique qualities in midfield and stark potential certainly make him an attractive and leading name in a market where several of Europe’s elite are on the hunt for young and exciting midfield prospects – Onana is definitely one of them.
If he is to leave this summer, he will have to decide whether he would get the game time he deserves. That will be a major deal breaker for any move. And it seems like Chelsea are willing to offer that at £55m which Everton may deem too good to turn down, considering their worrying financial issues.
With that in mind, £50-£60m seems too little to sell him, and we believe Everton should demand more considering the current market and the huge demand for top-class central midfielders across the continent right now. Onana’s exit may well leave a gaping hole in Dyche’s midfield.