Everton takeover could pave way for £50m-valued star to join Roma - sources

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27 Jun 2024, 2:30 pm

Everton may sell Amadou Onana to Roma if the club are taken over by Dan Friedkin, sources have told Football Insider.

Friedkin, the current president of Roma with his company owning over 95% of the club, has been granted an exclusivity agreement to acquire Everton's controlling stake from Farhad Moshiri which could make the transfer of Onana to the Stadio Olimpico much smoother.

The midfielder, currently at Euro 2024 with Belgium, is in demand with Football Insider [21 June] revealing Everton would be open to selling Onana in order to keep Jarrad Branthwaite and toe the line of Premier League financial rules.

Everton are attempting to land a £50m fee for the 22-year-old, whose contract on Merseyside runs until 2027, but are likely to accept an offer in the region of £40m to ease their financial burden.

Onana has also been the subject of high-profile interest from Arsenal, with Football Insider told by Keith Wyness [19 June] that negotiations are ongoing between Everton and the Gunners.

Everton may strike quick deal with Roma for Onana

Whilst Everton have been anticipating the loss of Onana this summer regardless, a takeover completion by Friedkin would help along a transfer to Roma considerably.

The Serie A club's manager, Daniele de Rossi, is a fan of the midfielder who holds several similarities to the former Italian international's playing days.

Onana's camp, however, know the interest and potential options the Belgian has, and will approach the coming days and weeks carefully.

Football Insider recently revealed [17 June] Everton are expecting some "cheeky bids" to land before the accounts deadline for English clubs on 30 June, before which the sale of Onana would massively benefit the club's figures.

As the time ticks on, Onana's performances at the Euros are also being monitored as Belgium set up a mouth-watering Round of 16 tie against France.

In other news, Everton step up their pursuit of Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City.

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