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Everton would consider negotiating for Arsenal target Amadou Onana if a £50 million bid is received this summer, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Potential Sale and Financial Impact
The newspaper reported on Sunday (16 June) that while selling Jarrad Branthwaite would have a more significant impact on Everton’s PSR, selling the Belgian midfielder could still improve their financial position sufficiently.
Arsenal’s Interest
Arsenal is interested in Onana, but it remains uncertain if they can afford the deal for the talented midfielder this summer. However, Everton is willing to open talks with Arsenal if their £50 million valuation is met.
Interest in Onana
Onana has garnered attention for months, with Barcelona showing strong interest during the January transfer window. The 22-year-old has impressed during his two seasons in the Premier League, earning praise from Jamie Redknapp as a “really top midfielder” and a “leader” [Sky Sports via HITC].
Comparative Profit from Sales
Selling Onana this summer wouldn’t yield as much profit as selling Branthwaite to Manchester United, considering Branthwaite was bought for £1 million from Carlisle United in 2020 [Liverpool Echo].
Impact of Potential Takeover
With recent news of a potential takeover by Dan Friedkin, Everton might have more flexibility in their transfer decisions, although PSR will still influence their choices.
Preference to Sell Onana
The club seems to prefer selling Onana over Branthwaite, with the latter being crucial to Sean Dyche’s team. Branthwaite’s performance alongside Jordan Pickford and James Tarkowski helped Everton concede fewer goals than Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, steering the team away from relegation.
Strategic Decisions
While losing Onana would be significant, selling Branthwaite would be more detrimental given his impact on the team’s defense.
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