The transfer of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana to Manchester United has gained momentum.
Manchester United now has the momentum to finalize the purchase of the 22-year-old Belgian midfielder after Barcelona reportedly withdrew their interest in him, according to a report from the Spanish daily SPORT.
Before the summer transfer market opens, Onana is turning into one of the most sought-after assets after it was revealed that Everton needs to sell in order to balance the books.
There are other teams interested in Onana besides Manchester United.
Teams that have been heavily connected to the Everton player include Barcelona, Manchester United, and Arsenal.
According to the source, Barcelona is willing to pay £39 million to get Onana, but Everton would not consider a trade with them for less than £52 million.
The Spanish behemoths have pulled out of the race because their financial limitations prevent them from meeting the asking price.
Manchester United is currently in a great position to sign Onana since they can afford to pay the 6′ 3′′ midfield player’s asking fee, as per the SPORT report.
Why is Onana needed by Manchester United?
Onana would add extra strength and defensive durability to the Manchester United midfield. He has shown himself to be a useful member of the Premier League team.
He might end up being a better player than players like Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, and Sofyan Amrabat, all of whom are likely to leave the team in the summer.
With coaching and experience, the 22-year-old international player from Belgium will most likely improve. He will advance to the next level and improve his game by playing with more skilled players.
