Manchester United hijacks Barcelona’s top signing worth £51 Million pounds

Manchester United is poised to secure the signing of Everton midfielder in January, as reports suggest investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is orchestrating the move to make Onana the first addition to his Old Trafford reign.

Currently, Manchester United is facing a challenging season, are looking to bolster their squad, with manager Erik ten Hag under scrutiny. To address their midfield concerns, Ratcliffe plans to replace underwhelming summer signing Sofyan Amrabat with the talented Onana, who has been instrumental in Everton’s recent successes since his £33m transfer from Lille in 2022.

As the Toffees aim to alleviate financial difficulties, talks are underway with various interested parties, and Barcelona initially expressed interest in the 22-year-old Belgian international. However, Manchester United is reportedly ready to hijack the deal by meeting Everton’s valuation of £51.8m (€60m).

Despite earlier links, Arsenal is no longer considered a serious contender for Onana, leaving United in a favorable position to secure the midfielder’s signature, with Barcelona finding the price tag prohibitive. This potential acquisition could provide a much-needed boost for Manchester United as they seek to turn their season around under the management of Erik ten Hag.