MANCHESTER United are reportedly considering a shock move to sign Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.
The 21-year-old is seen as an alternative to Sofyan Amrabat after transfer talks with Fiorentina have stalled.
The Belgian youngster was one of Everton’s top performers during a troublesome campaign in 2022-23.
Onana made 33 appearances for the club as they narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship.
And according to the Daily Mail, United chiefs believe he would be a great option if they cannot land Amrabat from Fiorentina.
Transfer negotiations have stalled between United and Amrabat, amid interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus.
Amrabat caught the eye of Europe’s elite during Morocco’s trip to the semi-finals of the Qatar World Cup.
But United are at risk of missing out on the star, as they must sell a few players to fund the move.
As such, Atletico are now emerging as the frontrunners to land the 26-year-old midfielder.
This has forced the Red Devils to look at Onana as an alternative midfield signing.
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The report does not mention how much Onana might cost Man Utd to sign.
Although, sources have previously put his valuation at around the £50m mark.
Whereas, Fiorentina want around £30million for the 26-year-old Moroccan international, who has one year left on his contract.
Everton are already looking at bringing in a replacement for Onana and Blackburn’s rising star Adam Wharton is in their sights.
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag remains keen to further bolster his midfield this summer, having already landed Mason Mount in a £60million deal from Chelsea.
United midfielder Fred is due to arrive at Fenerbahce ahead of his £13m move, while Donny van de Beek has been linked with Real Sociedad.
Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay could follow them out of Old Trafford in the coming days.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
