Everton place 'premium price tag' on Amadou Onana and more Manchester United transfer rumours

Everton are relaxed about the future of Amadou Onana and are ready to place a 'premium price tag' on their midfielder, according to reports.

Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Onana as Erik ten Hag eyes midfield reinforcements. The Belgium international is thought to be on a shortlist of options that also includes Sofyan Amrabat.

Onana arrived at Goodison Park for £33m last summer but Sean Dyche's side are ready to at least double that, with The i reporting that they can point to the market inflation surrounding defensive midfielders. Earlier this week, Moises Caicedo joined Chelsea for £115m, while Declan Rice cost Arsenal £105m

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Despite being in a tight place financially, Dyche insisted Everton do not need to sell in order to invest and are not concerned about Onana with the 21-year-old not agitating to leave any time soon.

Elsewhere, Sky Sports reports that Benjamin Pavard's move to United is 'less likely' amid Harry Maguire's failed West Ham switch.

Maguire's proposed transfer to the Hammers looks set to collapse despite a £30m fee being agreed last week. The 30-year-old is believed to be demanding nearly £10m to leave the club, with that delay frustrating David Moyes' side and forcing them to look elsewhere.

Ten Hag had reportedly been eyeing Pavard and other defenders as potential replacements for Maguire. The England international could now stay on board for the season.

The transfer window is in full swing and United have got their hands on three players well in advance of the