Everton transfer news: The German giants have found a solution to their midfield problem. As Bayern Munich prepares to complete their purchase for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, Everton fans can take some comfort in the fact that Amadou Onana is no longer a target. The Belgian midfielder was one of his country’s top performers at Euro 2024 before their unfortunate elimination. He thrived in a lone defensive midfield role and demonstrated his ability to play at the highest level when it counted. Last season, he grew and improved in his second full season in England, attracting a number of suitors.
These included Manchester United, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. As of now, interest in the midfielder has cooled, allowing Everton to keep one of their top players. According to Fabrizio Romano, Bayern have agreed to a £42 million agreement with £4 million in add-ons. He wrote on X: “João Palhinha to Bayern, here we go!” Deal approved for fee of about €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons. Palhinha will sign a contract with Bayern until 2028, having pushed for the deal for weeks. Medical appointments will be scheduled, followed by the signing of documents. Story confirmed.
Everton can breathe a sigh of relief because Bayern have been keen for a player in that position. Near the end of the season, it was verified that Onana had delivered the best defensive duel % throughout Europe’s top five divisions. It is apparent Sean Dyche has worked hard on his defensive positioning.
However, Onana has intimated that his long-term future lies elsewhere from Goodison Park. Onana told Het Laatste Nieuws that in prior tournaments, players who performed well were promoted to the top clubs. That’s what I strive for. I feel like introducing myself to the European elite and demonstrating what I have to offer. “This European Championship is a stage.” It remains to be seen whether Everton will have to part ways this summer, but they are not financially obligated to do so. That means he may play a key role in Dyche’s new-look team, which has already signed three new players. His long-term future may be elsewhere, but for the time being, he is an Everton player.
