Barcelona target Everton defensive midfielder Amadou Onana

According to reports from Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona‘s sporting director, Deco, has identified Onana as the prime target for the upcoming summer transfer window, marking him as the club’s top priority.

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Amadou Onana boasts an illustrious record, having featured in 60 matches for Everton, where he exhibited his versatility by scoring 3 goals and delivering 3 crucial assists. Moreover, his international pedigree is further underscored by his appearances for Belgium in 9 notable fixtures, solidifying his status as a burgeoning talent on the global stage.

Barcelona have outlined two distinct transfer strategies: firstly, to ease the burden on their youthful squad members, and secondly, to reinforce their defensive and midfield departments with more robust options, a role ideally suited for Onana.

Standing tall at 195 cm, Onana presents an imposing presence on the pitch. Despite his stature, he possesses remarkable agility and speed, coupled with astute defensive instincts that render him invaluable in midfield battles.

As per Transfermarkt.com, Onana’s current market value stands at an impressive 50 million euros, reflecting the high regard in which he is held within the footballing community.

At just 22 years of age, Onana remains in the early stages of his career, with ample potential for growth and development. Consequently, it is unsurprising that numerous top-tier European clubs are vying for his signature, recognizing his capacity to leave a lasting impact at the highest levels of competition.

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However, Barcelona’s financial constraints may present a stumbling block in their pursuit of Onana. With a budget limited to 40 million euros for summer acquisitions, they find themselves at odds with Everton‘s valuation of the player, which reportedly exceeds 85 million euros.

This significant disparity in valuation could potentially complicate negotiations between the two clubs, casting doubt on Barcelona’s ability to secure Onana’s services within their prescribed financial parameters.

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Nevertheless, Barcelona remains resolute in their pursuit of the talented midfielder as they seek to fortify their squad ahead of the forthcoming campaign. While the challenges posed by financial constraints loom large, Barcelona’s determination to augment their midfield with Onana’s skills remains steadfast.

As negotiations unfold, the footballing world eagerly awaits the outcome, anticipating whether Barcelona can surmount the financial obstacles and clinch Onana’s coveted signature. His arrival would undoubtedly bolster Barcelona’s midfield and elevate their prospects for success in the seasons ahead.

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Enzo Cattaneo

Naples-born Enzo Cattaneo has spent more than a decade living in Madrid and writing about Spanish football, German football and the Premier League for various Spanish football websites and now he writes about World football for World Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers and rumours pretty much nonstop since the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea.

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