According to The Athletic, the 22-year-old Belgian is on the verge of completing a move to Villa Park, with a transfer fee anticipated to be around £50 million ($65m). Agreement on personal terms has already been reached, clearing the path for a long-term contract with the Midlands club.
Onana has emerged as a key target for Villa manager Unai Emery, who aims to strengthen his squad ahead of their upcoming Champions League campaign. The young midfielder is reportedly enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with Emery and join his ambitious project at Aston Villa.
Since his arrival from Lille in the summer of 2022 for £30 million ($39m), Onana has become a pivotal figure for Everton. He has amassed 72 appearances for the club, including 37 in the previous season across all competitions, underlining his status as one of Sean Dyche’s most reliable players. His consistent performances have attracted interest from several European powerhouses such as Arsenal and Bayern Munich. However, Lille are entitled to 20% of the profit from any future sale, limiting Everton’s net gain.
Villa has been proactive in the transfer market, notably bolstering their midfield with signings like Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus and Ross Barkley from Luton Town. Nonetheless, the imminent acquisition of Onana promises to be another significant achievement as they aspire to compete among Europe’s elite next season.