Barcelona and Manchester United Battle for Premier League Midfielder in 2024 Transfer Tussle

According to insights from Foot Mercato’s Santi Aouna, both Barcelona and Manchester United have thrown their hats into the ring, expressing keen interest in securing the services of the Belgian star as they gear up for a competitive pursuit in the forthcoming summer transfer window.

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◉ Barcelona are keen Amadou Onana for next summer. A meeting was recently made between the player's representatives and Barça‼️

◉ Everton' midfielder is following closely by Manchester United 👀

◉ Nothing with Arsenal for the moment ❌️

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— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) December 20, 2023

Onana has undeniably been a linchpin for Everton since his high-profile £33 million transition from Lille in 2022, and his contractual ties with Goodison Park extend until 2027. As the rumor mill churns, it is anticipated that Everton will command a fee exceeding the aforementioned amount, recognizing the arduous task they face in finding a suitable replacement for the 22-year-old maestro.

Despite Barcelona boasting a surplus of midfield talent, the pressing question lingers: Can Onana carve a niche for himself in Xavi’s formidable lineup? The answer remains elusive, given the stiff competition for places.

Conversely, Manchester United appears to be in dire need of midfield reinforcements, especially with the lackluster performances from their central players this season. Speculations suggest that Onana could potentially step into the shoes of Casemiro in Erik ten Hag’s tactical setup. However, the road to any prospective move for the 22-year-old is fraught with uncertainties.

Adding further intrigue to the transfer saga, Onana has also been linked to a move to Arsenal. Nevertheless, credible reports from that quarter are conspicuously absent at this juncture.