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Newcastle United may soon make a move for Goncalo Inacio this summer, according to a fresh report from AS, via Sport Witness.

What is the latest Newcastle United transfer news?

The Toon will be competing in the Champions League next season and that means that they have work to do in order to ensure their squad is capable of competing in Europe and in the Premier League.

That has already led to the Magpies being linked to a number of players in multiple positions this summer transfer window. One of their newer targets is believed to be Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Napoli, with PIF now placing the right-back on their transfer wishlist. No official bid has been made for the defender though.

Defence seems to be a priority for Newcastle too at the moment, with Joachim Andersen another player linked with a switch. The Crystal Palace star's teammate Marc Guehi is also a target, although he is considered less of a "realistic" proposition than Andersen.

Are Newcastle United signing Goncalo Inacio?

Now, according to a report from AS via Sport Witness, there is yet another player that they are interested in that could slot into their backline. That man is Sporting CP's Inacio, with Newcastle stated to be battling both Arsenal and Liverpool for the 21-year-old this summer.

It adds that they do already have faith in their central defenders but that boss Eddie Howe wants to ensure his side are strong enough to compete in every competition – and that will involve bringing in a player like Inacio. No bid has yet been lodged for the player, but Sporting could be williing to cash in for 45 million Euros (or £38.8m).

He's already caught the eye with his impressive displays for Sporting CP, with football talent scout Jacek Kulig previously calling him a "brilliant CB" despite his age.

The youth football writer also praised the club's academy for producing a player like Inacio, and it shows the potential that the defender has to receive such acclaim. If Newcastle want to bolster their defence – and have someone who can help keep it solid for a good few years to come – then Inacio could be their man if they can get a deal sorted.

Manchester City appear to be looking at a possible summer move to sign Atlanta United’s Thiago Almada.

What’s the latest Man City transfer news on Thiago Almada?

Pep Guardiola and those at the Etihad have made a start on their transfer business shortly after completing a historic treble last season.

Midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been confirmed as the first addition of the summer and looks set to replace Ilkay Gundogan, joining from Premier League rivals Chelsea. Kovacic could soon be joined by compatriot and RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, with reports suggesting that a move to Manchester is on the cards, with personal terms already agreed.

After Gvardiol, attentions could once again turn to midfield, but this time in a more advanced role. Talks have been held with the agent of Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga ahead of a possible move, and another young attacking midfielder in Almada appears to be of interest to the Sky Blues.

According to Argentine reporter Bruno Gonzalez Garcia, both City and rivals Manchester United have seemingly made an approach to Atlanta for Almada. Taking to Twitter on Monday he said:

“Manchester United and Manchester City consulted Atlanta United for Thiago Almada.”

Who is Thiago Almada?

Almada is primarily an attacking midfielder who can also play on the wing if required and is under contract until 2025. Sponsored by Nike and valued at a career-high €20m by Transfermarkt, the Argentine won the World Cup with his country in Qatar last year, although he only played in six minutes of action.

However, he appears to be a star of the future, as he was named as one of five rising stars to watch in the MLS in 2023 and has already made 49 senior appearances for Atlanta, scoring 15 times and registering 16 assists.

Almada has even caught the eye of Lionel Messi, who heaped praise on the 22-year-old last year, labelling him as a “very fast” and “clever” player.

“Thiago is very fresh. He’s a very fast player who can play 1v1. He's clever and isn’t afraid of anything.”

Should he complete a move to the Etihad, he would provide Guardiola with another versatile option in the final third who can pay out wide or in behind a centre-forward. Therefore, he could provide competition to the likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and many more both this season and in years to come, as you’d expect he will only improve on his already impressive game.

As per FBref, Almada ranks in the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers for touches, passes attempted, carries, progressive passes and shot-creating actions, showing how he could fit in perfectly with Guardiola’s fluid attacking system.

City are once again set for another busy domestic campaign, playing in four separate competitions, and should Bernardo Silva leave as has been speculated, Almada could be viewed as a possible long-term replacement for the Portugal international, however, City may need to pip their closest rivals to a deal relatively quickly, making this one to watch.

Heart of Midlothian will be aiming to finish higher than the fourth they achieved last term, and although they have a chance of securing qualification to the group stages of the Europa Conference League for the second season in a row, much will depend on whether Steven Naismith makes any signings in the coming weeks.

They have lost both Josh Ginnelly, scorer of 13 goals last season and midfielder Orestis Kiomourtzoglou recently and with no new arrivals heading through the Tynecastle doors yet, things will have to change, and fast.

Following a successful loan spell in Edinburgh during 2022/23, defender James Hill stated himself that he could be open to a potential move to Hearts this summer from AFC Bournemouth in what would be a massive boost for Naismith.

He said: “It would definitely be in consideration because everyone at Hearts has been amazing. They’ve made me feel at home. I’m not out of place here. I feel like a massive part of this squad. When you have that belief, the sky is the limit.

“The group at Hearts is incredible and the standard of this league is a surprise when other players step in because there is such quality.”

The centre-back may have to take a pay cut from his sizeable £14k-per-week wages in order to sanction a move North of the border, but he would be getting some regular gametime and a chance to impress on the European stage.

Will James Hill sign for Hearts this summer?

Judging by his comments, he certainly likes the club and regardless if it was a permanent move or another loan deal, Naismith would be more than happy to have him back, and he could form a wonderful duo with Craig Halkett.

The former Livingston defender played just eight times during the whole of last season due to suffering a cruciate ligament injury, however, his statistics from the term before give an indication of just how important he is to the club.

Across 28 matches in 2021/22, the 28-year-old ranked first in the squad for clearances per game (4.5) and first for accurate passes per game (51.1), showcasing his abilities to play out well from the back and alongside Hill, he would have a partner he could rely on.

The Englishman played just 14 league games for the Jambos during the second half of the season, yet he ranked third for tackles per game (1.8), first for interceptions per game (1.8) and sixth for accurate passes per game (30.4), suggesting that he didn’t take long to make an impression in the first team and alongside Halkett, they could be a ball playing partnership which could build attacks regularly from the defence.

He was lauded as “another success story” upon joining the Cherries from Fleetwood Town by journalist Gregg Evans back in January 2022 and despite failing to make an impression on the South coast, the 21-year-old has certainly showcased his talents at Tynecastle during his brief stay.

Signing him would signal a big statement of intent by Hearts and with crucial European ties fast approaching, it would give them a major boost.

Dusan Vlahovic isn't a target for Tottenham Hotspur this summer due to Harry Kane's continued presence according to Dean Jones.

Which club is interested in Dusan Vlahovic?

Vlahovic is reportedly a target for a number of top European sides this summer.

The striker joined Italian giants Juventus in January 2022 from Fiorentina for a fee reportedly in the region of £67m. The forward opted for the move to the 'Old Lady' instead of a move to Premier League side Arsenal.

Since his arrival in Turin, the forward has played 63 games, scoring 23 and assisting six. However, last season was one of the most difficult in the forward's career, with him only managing 14 goals in 42 appearances.

His former sides president Rocco Commisso has been one of the loudest critics of the Serbian, stating earlier this season:

"We paid €15 million combined for Arthur Cabral and Luka Jovic and they have already scored 20 goals in the three competitions we play in. Vlahovic, on the other hand, has scored 10 goals in Turin, two of which were penalties. He has exactly half [the number of goals] of our two forwards. And amidst all of this, we earned €70m. The Cabral-Jovic deal was excellent for us, unlike the Juventus deal for Vlahovic."

Despite a disappointing campaign last time out, a number of top European sides remain interested in acquiring the "monster" striker, with reports stating that Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are all looking at potentially bringing the forward to their clubs ahead of next season.

There have also been reports that London side Tottenham Hotspur are ready to join the race for the highly-rated forward should Harry Kane leave this summer. However, journalist Jones stated on The Football Terrace's Done Deal show that he isn't "convinced" by the north London club's reported interest, with the club intent on keeping star player Kane this summer.

"The Tottenham interest, I’m not convinced by. I mean Vlahovic has been talked about for a while now in terms of Tottenham and it goes back to last season, the guy who’s doing their transfers has the Juventus links and such. Look, Harry Kane is still at Tottenham, Tottenham aren’t actually looking at Harry Kane replacements at the moment because he is still there and they don’t intend to lose him.”

Where will Vlahovic go this summer?

There seems to be three clear options for the Serbian this summer.

The first one is to stay at Juventus. The club spent big on the forward 18 months ago and despite not hitting the lofty heights he reached at Fiorentina, Vlahovic still has the support of a number of big names associated with the side. Current manager Massimiliano Allegri has argued that the striker just needs time, saying to DAZN:

"Vlahovic just needs to stay calm, Every now and then, he uses up too much energy, so he has to just take it easy. Once he is able to learn that game management, he will be less hasty when the ball arrives and more clinical in finishing. Let's not forget he’s only been at Juventus for a year, he is doing well and has everything it takes to improve."

It would have to be a big sacrifice from the Serbian however, with the Old Lady currently suffering sanctions for financial breaches, which most recently resulted in the club being banned from this season's Conference League tournament.

Should Vlahovic seek a new beginning, a potential move to Chelsea is reportedly on the cards. According to the Evening Standard, the Blues have made contact with the representatives of the player to sound out the details about a potential move.

The club have already added two forwards this window in Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku, and as such the club are only willing to pay €60m (£51.5m) to acquire the forward who could potentially give the Chelsea forward line a new dynamic as they look to refresh their attack.

French side PSG are also interested in the forward, with reports suggesting that the Ligue 1 champions are the player's preferred destination. The forward is just waiting for the first formal offer from the Parisians, with a potential loan deal that includes a buy clause already being ruled out by the Turin club. It could be a big move for PSG who are trying to keep star Kylian Mbappe at the club, with one of the forwards demands being the arrival of a striker to move Mbappe out of the lone striker role.

According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG know the conditions of the deal and it is in their hands to make the deal happen.

Watch more of The Football Terrace HERE!

Glasgow Rangers need to move on a few players this summer due to the large influx of summer arrivals at the Ibrox side, with seven signings having already been secured.

Although strength in depth is required, Michael Beale doesn’t want an inflated squad with players collecting a wage by sitting on the sidelines not contributing and there will likely be four or five outgoings this summer.

Despite his impressive finish to last season and a chance to battle it out for the number one jersey this term, Robby McCrorie could well end his 11-year association with the Gers in the coming weeks following a discussion with Beale.

Will Robby McCrorie leave Rangers?

According to The Scottish Sun, Beale did hold talks with the ‘keeper regarding his future at the Light Blues, and with the 42-year-old aiming to start the 2023/24 season with Jack Butland as his number one, it could spark a departure for the Scot.

McCrorie only signed a new long-term deal at the Glasgow side in October 2022 that would have taken him to 2025 and with Allan McGregor coming to the end of his career, the 25-year-old was looked upon as his natural successor.

Across six games for the senior side, McCrorie kept an impressive five clean sheets and conceded just once, but now Beale will have to look for a youngster who could take over his mantle and Jacob Pazikas may just be the ideal candidate.

Who is Jacob Pazikas?

Pazikas has worked his way through the academy at Rangers and eventually made the step-up to the B team last season, and the increased level of competition certainly brought out some impressive performances from the youngster.

The 18-year-old played 16 times for the B side last term, with six of those coming in the UEFA Youth League, and it was at this level that he shone, in particular.

During the match against Liverpool, Pazikas garnered praise from Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo, who stated that the teen gem was ‘busy’ in the Rangers’ goal before lauding his ‘heroics’ during the tie as it kept the scoreline to just a 4-1 defeat, which could have been more had it not been for his solid display.

By signing a deal until 2025 back in January, it’s obvious that the Light Blues have a positive feeling about the 6 foot 5 titan and if he continues to shine over the next few years, he won't be far away from a first team debut.

Indeed, the Gers have sent him out on loan to Lowland League side Civil Service Strollers and this chance at securing regular game time in a competitive league will give him some more experience for the challenges that lie ahead.

He could be recalled in January should they be facing a goalkeeping shortage, again indicating that he is highly rated by the club.

McCrorie spent plenty of time out on loan throughout the Scottish football pyramid before finally making his debut for Rangers, and although he could soon depart, it appears as though Pazikas could be the ideal heir for him.

Arsenal defender William Saliba has praised Virgil van Dijk insisting that he still watches the Liverpool star as somebody to "learn from".

What's the latest William Saliba news?

It's safe to say the French centre-back made a huge impact for the Gunners last term as he played a key part in helping the club mount a surprise challenge for the Premier League title.

Indeed, Saliba started the first 27 league games of the season for Mikel Arteta and co – losing just three times – before a back injury derailed both his and his club's campaign.

And with Arsenal falling just short without the defender, there will be much hope the 22-year-old can stay fit next term and lead the club to glory.

If he does, he would be following in the footsteps of fellow central defender Van Dijk who, of course, won the division with Liverpool back in 2020.

Since then, however, some feel as though the Dutchman has dropped off a bit. For instance, when the Reds hosted the Gunners at the back end of last season, Van Dijk was slammed in the media "after making key mistakes for both of Arsenal's goals."

And with Liverpool failing to finish in the top four, it's clear that a number of players were not at their best under Jurgen Klopp last term.

Even so, while speaking recently in an interview with the Daily Mail, Saliba was full of praise for Van Dijk, citing him as a source of inspiration even still now despite the player's dip in form.

He said: "I still watch him! I really like his quality in one-against-one, his calmness, his composure and his long balls as well. He has everything and, for me, he was a good defender to learn from… I think he was – for two or three years – the best defender in the world."

On emulating Van Dijk and trying to become the world's best, Saliba added: "Of course I have the quality, but that means nothing.

"You have to work hard to go to this level. So I'm not close to this level but I will give everything to maybe one day become the best defender in the world"

How long is Saliba's new contract?

Of course, Saliba has recently committed his future to Arsenal having signed a new four-year contract earlier on in the summer. It will keep him tied to the club until 2027.

However, it wasn't always clear if he would make it in north London under manager Arteta. Indeed, in the same Daily Mail interview, he noted that he was met with near-silence from his manager after returning from loan.

"I was so excited to do a pre-season with the team and to try to play in the Premier League and the Europa League," Saliba recalled.

"He said hello to me the first day. And then after he didn't speak with me."

The article claims that Arteta was keen to see how the Frenchman would react as a way to gauge his true character.

Saliba responded well. "I told myself to be good on the pitch, to give him a solution, to tell him: Yeah I'm ready," he explained.

"To tell him on the pitch is the better way… I knew one day he'll come to speak to me."

Arteta was reportedly struck within a couple of training sessions and from there on in, the rest is history.

Celtic ended their penultimate pre-season friendly with a 1-1 draw against Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in Ireland.

The Hoops were without a number of first-team central defensive options for the match as Brendan Rodgers confirmed that Carl Starfelt, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Yuki Kobayashi, and Maik Nawrocki were all out due to injury.

What's the latest on Carl Starfelt's future?

Football Scotland recently reported that Spartak Moscow are preparing an offer to sign Starfelt from the Scottish giants to bolster their defensive options.

However, it remains to be seen how much they are willing to pay for the 28-year-old enforcer or how much the Bhoys would demand for his services.

The outlet stated that the club could be forced back into the market to replace the Sweden international before September's deadline but Rodgers may already have a dream replacement for him in the building with Liam Scales.

How many appearances did Liam Scales make last season?

Celtic decided to send the 24-year-old titan out on loan to Aberdeen during the 2022/23 campaign and he ended the season with 31 Scottish Premiership matches under his belt, which included 30 starts.

He has gained vital experience at that level after Ange Postecoglou only handed him five league appearances throughout his first year in Scotland after a move from Shamrock Rovers.

The Irish colossus caught the eye defensively with 2.9 tackles and interceptions combined per match, whilst he also won an impressive 65% of his individual duels.

Starfelt, meanwhile, came out on top in 67% of his battles and made 2.1 tackles and interceptions per game – the most of any current defender within the squad – for Celtic across 28 outings last season.

These statistics show that both players are dominant centre-backs who can outmuscle opposition forwards consistently and are able to win possession back for their team on a regular basis at Premiership level.

Scales averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.02 for Aberdeen and made two errors leading to a shot or goal for the opposition, whereas Starfelt averaged a rating of 7.21 and made three costly mistakes. This means that the former Shamrock Rovers gem may be less of a liability at the back when it comes to making major blunders.

Whilst the 6 foot 2 colossus did not perform to the same standard as the Spartak target on a consistent basis, he played in a team that finished 42 points behind the Hoops and could thrive in a better side if given the opportunity.

Rodgers stated after the game against Wolves that Scales is "excellent" and that he really likes the young central defender, which suggests that the former Dons loanee has caught the manager's eye throughout pre-season.

As a naturally left-footed player, the £5k-per-week gem could be the perfect replacement for Starfelt as the Swedish brute is a right-footed defender who largely played on the left side next to Carter-Vickers last season.

Scales could offer balance in possession as he is able to use his stronger foot to open up and play the ball down the left flank, whereas Starfelt often has to readjust to distribute possession down that side.

Therefore, Rodgers could save Celtic millions by unleashing Scales at centre-back if the Bhoys end up cashing in on the 28-year-old warrior this summer.

Manchester United have reportedly made a formal offer to sign Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir this summer.

Are Man United signing another goalkeeper?

The Red Devils have already brought in Andre Onana from Inter Milan after David de Gea left Old Trafford following the expiration of his contract. Midfielder Mason Mount has also arrived from Chelsea, and Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund looks likely to be the next player to sign for Erik ten Hag’s side.

After securing the services of the Denmark international, though, it appears as if the club have some more work to do before the deadline closes on September 1.

Read The Latest Man United Transfer News HERE…

Fabrizio Romano recently claimed that United’s focus will be on signing another new midfielder, although he did say that the club are still monitoring Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo.

“I mentioned in April that Man United sent their scouts multiple times to follow both Todibo and Disasi – they’re very attentive to French market.

“Todibo is still being monitored, and we’ll have to wait and see how Man United will act. The priority will be a midfielder for now, so there’s nothing imminent on Todibo.”

Another goalkeeper could also be on the agenda alongside a midfielder and defender, though, especially as Dean Henderson has continued to be linked with a return to Nottingham Forest.

Should that materialise, Ten Hag would be left with Tom Heaton and Matej Kovar as alternative options to Onana, something which may need to be addressed.

Reports last month claimed that an offer for Urawa Red Diamonds goalkeeper Zion Suzuki had been knocked back by the Japanese club. There were also rumours at the beginning of July over a United bid for Bayindir, and it looks as if the offer, or a new one, is on the table from Old Trafford chiefs.

Sport Witness relayed an update from CNN Turk regarding United and Bayindir, claiming the Red Devils have started official attempts to sign the 6ft 5 goalkeeper.

It is claimed that despite the goalkeeper having a cheap €6m release clause, a formal offer has been made by United, so those in Manchester may be looking to finalise a deal under that figure.

Who could leave Man United this summer?

There have been plenty of players linked with a move to Old Trafford, and it looks as if Ten Hag will have more than two new players through the door before the end of the month.

However, attentions could soon be on departures, with 13 players up for sale at the start of the summer. Reports suggested that the club were hopeful of raising as much as £100m by moving players on, something which has yet to come to fruition.

Henderson was named as one of the players who could be on the move, should an offer in the region of £20m arrive. If the Englishman does end up leaving on a permanent deal, then Bayindir, valued at €11m by Transfermarkt and a Turkey international, could prove to be a solid replacement, possibly on a cheap deal, making this a transfer to keep an eye on over the coming weeks.

Nottingham Forest have entered the race to sign a defender; however, he also has options elsewhere as his next career steps come into focus, according to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor, so it may not be easy.

So, where do Nottingham Forest fit in?

As per The Daily Express, Nottingham Forest entered the race to sign Sutalo last week after their top defensive target, Roma's Roger Ibanez, received an offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and has since gone on to try his luck in the Middle East, pending official announcement.

West Ham United have emerged as another option in the Premier League for the Croatia international, who has caught the eye after his consistent performances in his homeland for Dinamo Zagreb.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano dropped an update revealed that Eredivisie giants Ajax are also keen on the 23-year-old and have gone as far as submitting a 'new bid' for the stopper, as the Italian journalist stated on Twitter X: "EXCL: Ajax submitted new bid for Josip Sutalo, €20m [£17.2m] fixed fee plus add-ons to sign Croatian centre back. Ajax now confident to get it done but want an answer in two days — or they will move on different target as new CB."

He then added a second piece of information that could prove to be critical in negotiations, indicating that Ajax are 'increasingly confident' of sealing a transfer for Sutalo and that they are looking to wrap proceedings up in the next 48 hours.

Sutalo, who has been hailed as "simply amazing", has started the 2023/24 campaign on a strong footing for Dinamo Zagreb despite speculation surrounding his future, making five appearances for his current employers across all competitions, with four of them yielding clean sheets, as per Transfermarkt.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Daily Express journalist Taylor has complemented Nottingham Forest's transfer strategy and confirmed that Sutalo has been evaluated at the City Ground.

Taylor stated: "I think it's pretty clear that they've not done what they did last year, which I think is going to suit them better.

"But, at the same time, I do see Forest as a team that probably needs a few more signings. There is still talk that Brennan Johnson could maybe go, which is a little bit of a concern.

"But Sutalo is one that they're going to look at now. They're in talks with Dinamo Zagreb because it looks like Roger Ibanez is going to go to Al-Ahli."

What next for Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest have been busy in the transfer market under Steve Cooper and four signings have come through the door at the City Ground in the form of Anthony Elanga, Matt Turner and Ola Aina, alongside Chris Wood's move from Newcastle United being made permanent, as per Transfermarkt.

According to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Nottingham Forest tried to sign Youssouf Fofana from Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco this summer; however, they were knocked back in their attempts to land the midfielder who has options elsewhere.

Back in July, The Daily Mail reported that Nottingham Forest star striker Brennan Johnson could be considered as an alternative to Harry Kane by Tottenham Hotspur if the England international were to decide to depart the north London side this window.

The Tricky Trees kick off their Premier League campaign away to Arsenal on Saturday and will be hoping to give themselves a solid platform to build on following their survival heroics last term, as per Sky Sports.

Manchester United are still looking for new additions who can make an impact on the squad at Old Trafford this season, and now a new update has emerged on a potential transfer target.

What's the latest Man United transfer news?

According to the Daily Mail, Everton have outlined their expectations to part ways with their star midfielder Amadou Onana this summer.

As per the report, Manchester United are revealed to be strongly interested in signing the Belgian star this summer as a potential alternative to Sofyan Amrabat, however, the Toffees have set out their demands if they were to be willing to sell Onana on.

Read the latest Man United transfer news HERE…

It is claimed that Everton expect to command a fee greater than Southampton have for Romeo Lavia (£60m) as they believe he has more experience than the Saints youth prospect, and are not interested in any swap deals that might be offered in approaches to secure his signature.

What does Amadou Onana offer?

Erik ten Hag has made it no secret that he is still on the look-out for quality reinforcements that can bolster the Man United squad this summer and following a poor performance from his midfield personnel last night against Wolverhampton Wanderers, it would be no surprise if recruitment plans intensify at Old Trafford.

Despite stealing a 1-0 win from Wolves, it was far from an exemplary display from Ten Hag's side on their return to Premier League action and the centre of the pitch was put into the spotlight for criticism as their visitors dominated throughout.

Former Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville was quick to slam the midfield presence following the game on Monday Night Football:

"Manchester United's midfield was non-existent it emptied. It was a concern that was maybe sort of, if you watched Man United in pre-season, leaving Casemiro on his own when Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes go forwards, it looks great. But you’ve got to have a balance."

As a result, the signing of Onana could provide the Red Devils with the partner Casemiro is crying out for in midfield and could significantly improve the much-needed ball retention in the middle third.

Despite falling into a relegation battle with Everton last season, the Belgium international was a stand-out performer in the squad throughout both potent in attack and defensively sound – the perfect box-to-box midfielder.

Over 33 Premier League appearances, the £100k-per-week ace scored one goal, registered two assists, tallied up an 84% pass completion rate and won 57% of his defensive ground and aerial duels combined, proving himself to be a bullish but composed asset.

Football talent scout Jacek Kulig profiled the 21-year-old as an "aggressive & tenacious tackler" with a "very high work rate & determination", as well as "great pace & coordination for a player of his size" who is ultimately a "one-man army in midfield".

All of these attributes make him the perfect player to partner Casemiro in midfield, as the 31-year-old is often dragged out of position to cover his lesser positionally disciplined teammates in both defensive and attacking opportunities.

Whereas if he had Onana alongside him in midfield, the Everton gem can cover the box-to-box duties allowing the Brazilian superstar to do what he does best in screening the back four and exercising his strong passing range from the deep-lying role.

With that being said, if Man United do not succeed in their pursuit of Amrabat there is no doubt that Onana would be a worthy alternative and the perfect profile of player to form a dream duo with Casemiro this season and beyond.