Everton Transfer Update: Midfielder Bid Pending, Latest on Onana

Everton is preparing to bid farewell to Amadou Onana, as reports from Fabrizio Romano on 13 July indicate he’s set to join Aston Villa for approximately £50 million. This impending transfer could significantly influence Everton’s stance on Jarrad Branthwaite while intensifying their urgency for new signings.

According to Romano, Onana, a 22-year-old midfielder, is poised to undergo medical tests following his holiday before finalizing the move to Villa. This development, as noted by David Ornstein on the same day, is likely to quash Manchester United’s pursuit of Branthwaite this summer, as Everton now seems inclined to retain the English defender over Onana, per insights shared by Dan Bardell.

Bardell, speaking exclusively to Villa News, commented, “I think for Everton it’s the lesser of two evils. They won’t want to lose Jarrad Branthwaite or Onana this summer.” Despite Onana’s intermittent appearances towards the end of the season, Everton appears prepared to navigate his departure.

In other transfer developments, Everton is reportedly gearing up to make an official offer to Juventus for Arthur Melo in the near future. According to UOL’s report on 14 July, manager Thiago Motta has excluded the Brazilian midfielder from his plans for the upcoming season, paving the way for a potential move to Goodison Park. Arthur, opting to remain in Europe rather than returning to Brazil, has piqued Everton’s interest as they seek to bolster their midfield options.

However, doubts linger over Everton’s pursuit of Reims midfielder Amir Richardson, despite initial reports linking them with an £8.4 million move. Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers, responding to queries on 13 July, expressed skepticism about Everton’s chances of securing Richardson’s services this summer. While the Toffees maintain interest in the 22-year-old, Myers suggests it’s improbable that a deal will materialize under current circumstances.

As the transfer window unfolds, Everton under Sean Dyche continues to navigate the complexities of player acquisitions and departures, with each move potentially shaping their squad for the upcoming 2024-25 season.