Barcelona have good reports on 22-year-old Premier League midfielder | OneFootball

Barcelona’s desire to sign a pivot who can make the position his own is no secret. Leading up to it, a report from Mundo Deportivo has emerged that their search has taken them all the way to England to monitor a certain Amadou Onana, who currently plays for Everton.

The aforementioned outlet claims that Barcelona are understood to have good reports on the midfielder. The 22-year-old is known for his impeccable interceptions and he is very much apt at entering into the opposition half.

Furthermore, his remarkable physical attributes position him as a dynamic midfielder, which allows him to cover a substantial ground defensively. Standing at 6’2” tall, he significantly influences the aerial aspects of the game as well.

What makes his signing easier for Barcelona?

In his situation, an additional element adds to his appeal which works perfectly in favour of Barcelona.

Everton have incurred the Premier League’s penalty for non-compliance with the Financial Fair Play regulations, resulting in a deduction of ten points from their standing.

Consequently, Onana’s team has suddenly dropped into the relegation zone, although their recent 3-0 win over Newcastle United has given them some breathing space.

Amadou Onana is known for being a direct aerial threat. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

In any way, Everton are at risk of facing a substantial risk of dropping down a division. Given this situation, the club will be forced to sell some of their high-profile players in the event of relegation and among them are goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Onana himself.

What makes Onana special?

A defensive midfielder by trade, 22-year-old Onana knows how to bully his opponents. Given his physique, he is apt at making strong challenges and is a direct aerial threat, making him quite useful during set pieces.

His exceptional tackles, coupled with an impressive height and wingspan, pose a formidable challenge for the opponents attempting to evade his territory.

Now, he has a contract with Everton until 2027, but one can expect him to leave if the Premier League side gets relegated at the end of the season.