CONFIRMED: Man Utd list Onana, Branthwaite, and Olise as major summer targets

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 21 Mar 2024 18:11 GMT
• 3 min read

Confirmed

Manchester United will target Everton's Amadou Onana as a potential signing for the midfield amid uncertainty around Casemiro's future, sources at FootballTransfers have confirmed.

With Erik ten Hag's second season in charge of the Premier League giants marked by struggles, the club is now prioritising reinforcements for both the defensive line and the holding midfield position.

Amid their financial difficulties, Everton are resigned to the prospect of losing key players, with both Onana and Jarrad Branthwaite considered their most valuable assets. Onana, who arrived at Everton from Lille in 2022, has played a pivotal role in guiding the club through challenging times, including a points deduction in the Premier League which they incurred this season.

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Although primary attention is on the backline at Old Trafford, FootballTransfers understands loanee Sofyan Ambrabat is poised to return to Fiorentina at the end of the season and a potential departure of Casemiro seems increasingly likely, given his hefty wages and downturn in form.

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Alongside their pursuit of Onana, Man Utd are eager to trigger Michael Olise's £60 million release clause in the summer. The Crystal Place winger, known to be a boyhood Red Devils supporter, is receptive to a move, although stiff competition from other clubs is expected in the race for his signature.

Branthwaite has been a target for Man Utd for a considerable period – FootballTransfers reported their initial interest back in August – while there are those among INEOS who also believe that he would make an ideal signing for the new project as someone who the club can build their defence around.