April 16th 2024.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, with some of the biggest clubs in the league expressing interest in him. However, former footballer Jamie Carragher has issued a warning to Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, advising them to stay away from trying to sign Onana this summer.
It's no secret that last year, United considered bringing Onana on board as they were in need of a new midfielder. And it seems like they are still on the lookout for one. Arsenal, on the other hand, had initiated talks with Everton about a possible deal for the 22-year-old during the January transfer window. Chelsea also made it known that they were interested in Onana. However, both London clubs were put off by Everton's steep valuation of over £50million, leading to a quiet January window for the league.
With Everton facing financial difficulties, other clubs in the league may see this as an opportunity to swoop in for their top players. Jarrad Branthwaite, another highly coveted player from Everton, is expected to attract a lot of transfer attention as well. But after a dismal 6-0 defeat against Chelsea on Monday, Carragher, who now works as a pundit, revealed that he's not convinced by Onana. In fact, he believes that the only thing Onana does on the field is try to "lift the crowd."
"I must say this, Onana is a player who Everton may have to sell with the situation that they find themselves in financially," Carragher shared during a recent interview with Sky Sports. "He came in with a huge reputation. Frank Lampard brought him in, he looks the part, did really well I think for Belgium at Wembley and there was talk of him going to other big clubs. But personally, I don't see it. I haven't since he's been there."
Carragher went on to question Onana's role on the field, wondering if he is a holding midfielder or if he gets involved in the attack. He also pointed out that the only notable thing he's seen Onana do is try to "lift the crowd." This statement comes after Onana was substituted at half-time during the game against Chelsea, with Everton now only two points away from the relegation zone.
Although Onana's future at Everton remains uncertain, one thing is for sure - he has caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the league. But whether he will live up to the hype and expectations, only time will tell.
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