Jamie Carragher has warned Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United to steer clear of trying to sign Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this summer.
United contemplated pursuing the Belgian player last year, as they are expected to prioritize signing a new midfielder in the upcoming months.
Arsenal reportedly initiated discussions with Everton regarding a transfer deal for the 22-year-old in January, while Chelsea also expressed their interest in the player.
The valuation by Everton of more than £50 million ultimately deterred both London clubs from proceeding with the deal, resulting in a subdued January window across the league.
As Everton faces increasing financial strain, other clubs in the league may start showing interest in their valuable players, with Jarrad Branthwaite also anticipated to attract significant transfer attention.
Following Everton’s dismal 6-0 defeat to Chelsea on Monday, former Liverpool defender Carragher expressed skepticism about Onana, stating that all he has witnessed from him is an attempt to “rally the crowd”.
‘I must say this, Onana is a player who Everton may have to sell with the situation that they find themselves in financially,’ Carragher told Sky Sports.
‘He came in with a huge reputation. Frank Lampard brought him in, he looks the part, did really well I think for Belgium at Wembley and there was talk of him going to other big clubs.
‘I don’t see it. I haven’t since he’s been there.
‘I don’t know what he is. Is he a holding midfield player? Does he get forward? Does he get involved?
‘The only thing I have seen him do is try to lift the crowd, that is all I ever see him do when he plays for Everton.’
Onana was substituted at halftime as Chelsea faced Everton, leaving Everton now only two points ahead of the relegation zone after their recent points deduction.
