Overview
- Fresh reporting says Villa are determined to retain Onana, with Unai Emery viewing him as a key piece and no sale welcomed.
- Manchester United are monitoring the Belgian as they plan a midfield refresh for the summer window.
- The interest follows United’s failed late attempt to sign him from Everton before his £50m move to Villa in 2024.
- Casemiro is set to depart at season’s end and Manuel Ugarte’s status is uncertain, yet Onana is described as one of several options rather than the top target, with Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba also tracked.
- Any transfer would likely be costly as Villa seek a profit on their £50m outlay, with unconfirmed estimates near £80m reported, and the player has spoken of aspiring to a “world-class club.”