Amadou Onana has boost transfer speculation after posting a photo of himself training in a Manchester City treble-winning kit, complete with Erling Haaland’s name on the back, during the off-season.
The Aston Villa and Belgium midfielder has not yet been linked directly with a move to the Etihad Stadium, but the cryptic nature of his post has caught the attention of fans and pundits amid Manchester City’s ongoing midfield reshuffle.
City’s Midfield Overhaul
Manchester City have already made several midfield changes this summer following Kevin De Bruyne’s departure to Napoli. They’ve added Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, while Rodri’s injury concerns and James McAtee and Kalvin Phillips’ exits could leave gaps in Guardiola’s squad.
Nico Gonzalez, signed in January for ÂŁ50 million, may remain, but there are whispers of an exit if a suitable offer is made.
Onana’s Profile
Still only 23, Onana brings physicality and defensive stability — qualities City struggled with in Rodri’s absence. While no formal offer is known to have been made, Onana’s skill set could provide cover in a key area of weakness exposed last season.
Transfer Status
Manchester City have not been publicly linked with Onana during this transfer window. However, his recent social media post has opened the door for speculation, especially given Hugo Viana’s focus on outgoings and wage trimming after early business was wrapped up in June.
FAQ
- Has City bid for Onana? Not officially. No concrete reports of contact between clubs.
- Why is he a good fit? Defensive strength, Premier League experience, and physicality.
- Is Gonzalez leaving? Possible — but only if a strong offer is tabled.
Conclusion
While Manchester City may not be in active talks with Aston Villa over Onana, the midfielder’s Instagram post has raised eyebrows. With Guardiola assessing midfield depth and Rodri’s injury status unclear, a move for a player like Onana could still become relevant before the window closes.