Everton should consider accepting a £50million offer for Amadou Onana as they already have a replacement ready in Tim Iroegbunam, Dan Bardell has said.
Onana, 22, has been consistently linked with a Goodison Park exit in recent month and Foot Mercato reported (27 June) that the Belgian is attracting interest from PSG after his performances at EURO 2024.
Sky Sports reported (25 June) that the Toffees value their midfield asset at around £50m, with Premier League sides Arsenal and Aston Villa also showing interest (The Times, 14 June).
Sky Sports and talkSPORT journalist Bardell has earmarked Iroegbunam – who joined from Aston Villa earlier this month (talkSPORT, 22 June) as a potential replacement and suggested selling Onana makes sense for all parties.
Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, Bardell said: “Obviously the Tim Iroegbunam signing has to be factored in.
“A big PSR agreement with Aston Villa but he could prove to be a replacement option for him. Onana lost his place towards the end of last season and now he’s playing in the EUROs so he has high value.
Everton star Amadou Onana linked to PSG
Originally it was thought Onana could be sold to alleviate any lingering Profit and Sustainability concerns but given the deadline for PSR accounts is Sunday (30 June) it looks like that won’t be the case.
But it might be that Everton still decide the take the money as it could help with their PSR parameters in the future while also providing some cash to try and bring in their own transfer reinforcements.