Manchester United and FC Barcelona are reportedly in a bidding war to secure the signing of the heart of Everton’s midfield Amadou Onana. However, the Spanish side have reportedly jumped ahead of United in a report from journalist Adrian Sanchez as per the HardTackle. The 22-year-old Belgian has proven to be a revelation in the Premier League. He has been key in the midfield for the Toffees since arriving from Lille in 2022. Onana’s performances have earned him suitors from Europe, attracting interest from top clubs like Barca and United. The midfielder’s valuation has been estimated to be around €70 million. While the Blaugranas and the Red Devils are dealing with some financial issues, they remain in contention to secure the Belgian’s signature.
Barcelona took a low blow when Gavi suffered a season-ending injury towards the end of last year. The Spanish stalwart’s absence has left a gaping hole in the Spanish giants’ midfield. Pedri has also been dealing with fitness issues lately, forcing the club’s hand to pursue the Everton midfielder. Barca have also struggled to replace Sergio Busquets since the Spaniard’s departure in 2022. They are in dire need of a profile that can play defensive midfield or central midfield. Barca believe that Amadou Onana has both the physical strength and technical ability to assume the expected role.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are looking for an ideal replacement for Casemiro this season. The 31-year-old midfielder has been struggling to find his former self at Old Trafford. Casemiro arrived in England in August 2022 as a five-time UEFA Champions League winner. He initially had a good start for his new club but eventually succumbed to a series of injuries. With coach Erik ten Hag slowly losing faith in the highly decorated midfielder, it is likely that the Brazilian will leave the club soon. This is why United have been actively pursuing the 22-year-old Amadou Onana.
Amadou Onana has made a total of 16 appearances this season for Everton. The club will likely be unwilling to part ways with their young midfielder, given that they are in the middle of a relegation battle in the Premier League this season. The only way the English side could be lured into a deal for their midfielder is by matching the Belgian’s estimated valuation. It will be interesting to see the developments of this transfer saga considering that La Blaugrana simply do not have the cash lying to fund a signing of this magnitude. Manchester United are in a similar situation with significant budget constraints for the January transfer window.
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