Amadou Onana has been linked with a move away from Everton this summer, with Arsenal, Barcelona, and Manchester United keen.
Amadou Onana has been linked with big clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners are now the favourites to sign the 22-year-old Belgian midfielder.
The development will come as a major boost for Arsenal, and they will be hoping to get the deal done. The Belgian midfielder has shown his quality in the Premier League, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the North London club.
They need more physicality and defensive steel in the middle of the park. Onana could form a quality partnership with Declan Rice, thus explaining Arsenal’s interest. He would be an upgrade on players like Thomas Partey and Jorginho.
The opportunity to move to Arsenal will be quite attractive for the midfielder as well. It would be a major step up for him, and he would get to compete for trophies with them. He has been fighting relegation with Everton in recent seasons.
Meanwhile, Manchester United want to sign the player as well. They are looking for a quality long-term replacement for Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. Amadou Onana would be a solid investment for them, and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils can win the race for his signature.
Barcelona might struggle to sign Onana financially
Barcelona are keeping tabs on the player as well. The Blaugrana are yet to bring in a quality long term replacement for club legend Sergio Busquets, and the Belgian certainly fits the profile. However, Barcelona will struggle to beat the Premier League clubs financially.
The Catalan giants are going through financial difficulties right now, and Arsenal and Manchester United will be able to outmuscle them. The midfielder is valued at £50 million. Arsenal will be hoping to win the Premier League title this time around after finishing as the runner-up in the last two seasons.
They will need players who can make a difference against Manchester City, and someone like Onana will certainly help them improve. The 22-year-old is quite young, and he is only going to get better with coaching and experience. He could prove to be a solid long-term investment for the Gunners.
