Bayern Munich rival Barcelona in Amadou Onana chase
Bayern Munich will reportedly compete with Barcelona for 22-year-old Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, valued at €60 million.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Amadou Onana is the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions are in the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window. The Everton midfielder, valued at €60 million, is also a target for Barcelona.
The Amadou Onana Story
Amadou Onana has established himself as one of the best young players in the Premier League since joining Everton from LOSC Lille in August 2022. The Belgian international has gone from strength to strength in the last two years, having been a pivotal figure for the Merseyside club.
The 22-year-old has also established a foothold in his national team. The youngster has turned out 66 times thus far for Everton, chipping in with four goals and three assists. Meanwhile, Onana’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Many Premier League bigwigs are lining up a summer move for Onana heading into the summer transfer window. However, he is also a target for other European heavyweights, with Bayern Munich competing with Barcelona for the signature of the Everton midfielder. Meanwhile, the Toffees want €60 million to part ways with the player.
Barcelona, Bayern Munich Want Onana
Barcelona’s interest in Amadou Onana stems from Oriol Romeu’s inability to fill Sergio Busquets’s void in the midfield unit. The former Barcelona captain has left a gaping hole in the middle of the park, with the Everton midfielder emerging as a viable target. However, his price tag of €60 million poses a problem for the financially struggling Blaugrana.
As for Bayern Munich, Die Roten might part ways with Joshua Kimmich in the summer transfer window, with the German international unsettled at the Allianz Arena. While Aleksandar Pavlovic has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at the Bavarian club, the Bundesliga champions still need a holding midfielder. The Belgian international is thus an option worth considering.
Unlike Barcelona, Bayern Munich should have the funds to afford a deal worth €60 million to sign the 22-year-old. So, it will be interesting to see if the Bavarian giants can beat the competition to Onana’s signature in the summer transfer window.