Arsenal have reportedly initiated the discussions to explore a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana either in this window or the next.
According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal are interested in Amadou Onana and have initiated discussions to explore a move. The Everton midfielder could depart for a considerable fee, with the Toffees keen on demanding £70-90 million for the midfielder, with Manchester United also interested.
Arsenal initiate discussions for Amadou Onana
Arsenal have been exploring moves for a new midfielder who can play the 6-8 hybrid role but might also prefer a standalone defensive midfielder. They have several names on their shortlist, including Joao Palhinha and Douglas Luiz.
The Gunners retain an interest in the latter but could delay a move until the summer, for Aston Villa will not allow a transfer. Hence, while recent reports have increasingly pointed towards Arsenal prioritising a new central defender, chances are the Gunners are still keen on a holding midfielder.
Everton’s Amadou Onana has emerged as a target lately, with Mikel Arteta a known admirer of the Belgian midfielder’s talents. The Gunners have reportedly initiated discussions to explore whether a move remains a possibility in January or even in the summer.
The midfielder, 22, only arrived last season and has made a mark under Sean Dyche. He might approve of a move to a bigger team. But there are chances the Toffees will block all efforts to let him leave. The Merseysiders are in a good position. Hence, Arsenal may have to postpone this particular hunt until the summer.
Are Everton open to selling Onana?
Everton are in a tricky position with their finances, which has already seen the Premier League dock ten points this season. There are chances they might have to sell a few of their players to make up the numbers and balance their act.
Currently, Amadou Onana is one of their prized assets in that squad, with earlier reports suggesting they would ask for £60 million from suitors. Now, the current story claims an even bigger price tag for the £70-90 million-rated Manchester United target.
Manchester United are also interested as Erik ten Hag views Onana as a long-term option for his midfield. Arsenal are currently better-placed to sign the midfielder. But things could change rapidly if the Red Devils emerge with a concrete offer in January.
