The signing of Everton star to Manchester United is boosted when the European heavyweights ‘drop out’ of the race.
News about Everton transfers: The Everton player who is linked to Manchester United appears to have changed course in the transfer controversy.
Amadou Onana of Everton may be leaving in the summer, but it won’t be to Barcelona, per the most recent rumors.
For the previous few years, Onana, 22, has been seen as a future star, even before he paid the £35 million to move to Goodison Park. The Belgian was acquired by the Toffees in 2022, and since then, he has developed into a vital player, starting 18 games and totaling 29 appearances.
The £43 million player is under contract with Everton until 2027, so he is not in a haste to depart, but teams are circling since the club may have to sell given their precarious financial situation. Barcelona was one team that was linked, but they have reportedly dropped their interest in the midfield player since they can no longer afford to make such a transfer in the summer, according to Spanish publication SPORT.
Onana has improved his passing and technical skills this season; he now averages a high pass accuracy, more crucial passes per90, and has created twice as many big chances as he did the previous year. Defensively, he ranks among the top percentiles for tackles and aerials won.
The information makes things easier for United, who has been connected to a transfer for some time. According to the source, Barcelona is willing to pay £39 million to get Onana, but Everton would not agree to a trade for less than £52 million. United wants more quality and presence in midfield to join the aspirational Kobbie Mainoo, especially with Sofyan Amrabat departing and concerns surrounding Casemiro and Christian Eriksen. Speaking in January, Dyche refuted circulating allegations that she was moving away. “It’s just another story, but he was heavily linked before and after I was here.”
Everton may need to sell in order to balance their books, and Arsenal has been connected to the club as well. This might lead to a summer transfer controversy. If reports of £50 million or more are accurate, the Toffees stand to gain much from their investment, regardless of the result. However, considering how much better Dyche’s squad performs without him, they should be able to avoid losing him this summer.
