Sport nationFormer Everton CEO Keith Wyness has revealed that a deal that would see Amadou Onana depart the club “could happen soon”. Wyness believes that a move is likely for the Belgian international, who is attracting interest from Premier League rivals and clubs on the continent this summer.
The ECHO understands that it would take offers of at least £50m for Everton to consider talks over any potential departure of the 22-year-old midfielder. Onana is being courted by sides across the continent, including Arsenal and Bayern Munich, and Everton’s negotiating position has been strengthened by the end of the football financial year last month.
The end of June marked the deadline for compliance with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR), under which the club was hit with two points deductions last season. However, the sales of Lewis Dobbin and Ben Godfrey significantly strengthened Everton’s position on that front, according to Wyness.
Despite the interest in Onana, Everton are braced for bids for other key players, including Jarrad Branthwaite, who was the subject of a rejected bid from Manchester United, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was at the centre of club talks with Newcastle United last month.
Wyness believes that Onana is the player most likely to leave Everton, and his departure would be a significant blow to the club. However, the former CEO is excited about the prospect of a refreshed Everton squad, with new additions already coming in, including Iliman Ndiaye.
The potential departure of Onana would be a significant loss for Everton, but Wyness believes that the club is in a strong position to refuse any ridiculous offers. The former CEO’s comments suggest that Everton are in a good position to negotiate deals for their players, and that Onana’s departure could be a significant boost to the club’s finances.
The situation surrounding Onana’s future is complex and uncertain, but one thing is clear: Everton are in a strong position to negotiate deals for their players. Whether Onana will depart the club remains to be seen, but Wyness’ comments suggest that a deal could happen soon.
In other Everton news, the club has announced the signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Sheffield United. The midfielder has impressed for the Blades, and his signing is a significant boost to Everton’s squad. The Toffees have also been linked with several other players, including Che Adams from Southampton, and Jackson Tchatchoua from Cambridge United.
Overall, the situation at Everton is one of uncertainty, but also one of excitement. The club is braced for bids for their key players, but they are also looking to strengthen their squad with new signings. Whether Onana will depart the club remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Everton are looking to build a strong squad for the upcoming season, and they will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.
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