RIO FERDINAND fears Manchester United transfer target Amadou Onana could end up being another Marouane Fellaini.
United are looking at ways to add to their midfield options following the sale of Fred to Fenerbahce.
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Rio Ferdinand believes Onana risks ending up like Marouane FellainiGetty – Contributor
Scott McTominay could also leave amid interest from West Ham.
United are reportedly looking at Sofyan Amrabat but if they fail to land the Fiorentina star they will likely turn to Everton’s Onana.
But Ferdinand believes that would be a mistake as he is not an Erik ten Hag player, so he would rather the Red Devils tried to sign Amrabat.
Ferdinand told his FIVE YouTube channel: “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.
“I think he has really good attributes but I don’t think for Man United. It’s like Fellaini, it’s like buying Fellaini again for Manchester United. He had unbelievable attributes but not for Man United.
“Is he more effective than Fellaini, no he’s not! Ambrabat all day, much better player.”
Reports claim Everton could demand up to £50m to let Onana leave, having signed the Belgian for £33m last summer.
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But that has not deterred interest from United fans who believe the 22-year-old would add some steel to their midfield.
United have already added Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund to their squad this summer.
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