Manchester United are still looking to get some business over the line before this month’s transfer deadline but Rio Ferdinand is urging his old club to approach one potential target with caution
Rio Ferdinand has warned Erik ten Hag against pursuing a deal for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana as he fears a transfer could backfire.
Ten Hag is keen to sign another midfielder before the transfer window closes on September 1, with Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat currently the prime candidate likely to arrive at Old Trafford. United had new signing Mason Mount make his debut against Wolves for their Premier League opener on Monday night, though their midfield came in for criticism after the match.
Gary Neville commented on United’s display, claiming Casemiro had been “torn to shreds” in the middle of the park, and suggested Amrabat’s signing would eradicate a repeat of the problem going forward. Toffees star Onana is another player who United’s recruitment team have identified as a potential target, though Ferdinand has urged his old club against a move.
He told his Vibe with Five podcast: “McTominay upgrade? What is he, tell me what he is? Onana is not a holder, he’s not a destroyer. Every single attribute listed, that’s not Ten Hag to me. Ten Hag’s about playing through the lines, playing off angles.