🍬 Lampard factor key in move to Goodison 🍬 Onana sought advice from Lukaku and Martinez before signing 🍬 20 but tipped as one of Europe's brightest talents 🍬 Moyes and WHUFC chasing him vindicated Everton to make him a priority 📝 Paddy_Boyland
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Long before the end of last season, manager Frank Lampard highlighted midfield as a priority area to strengthen. He quickly found he was on the same page as director of football Kevin Thelwell, with conversations between the pair highlighting the need for more power and ball-winning ability. Onana was flagged by Everton’s recruitment network last season as a player of particular interest. Despite making just 11 starts for Lille in his first and only campaign in Ligue 1, the towering midfielder had quickly earned the approval of key decision-makers in Everton’s recruitment hierarchy. France is still an area of interest for Everton, and it is telling they retained senior scouts there at a time when they decided not to extend others in Italy and Portugal.
By this stage, Onana was open to a move to the Premier League. The amount of interest in him confirmed he was ready for the next step.The Belgium international had several conversations with Lampard and Thelwell over his potential role in the setup and how he would be used. The plan placed in front of him was considered impressive, and from the first call Everton were seen as a good option.Onana made his full debut forFigures close to the deal describe Lampard as a decisive factor.
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