Arsenal have received a big boost in their hopes of signing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this summer, after being heavily linked in the January window.
The 22-year-old has been a key player for the Toffees since joining the club from Lille back in the summer of 2022. Last season saw him make 37 appearances in all competitions, scoring three times.
football.london understands that Arsenal explored a possible deal for Onana back in the January transfer window. There were also reports of ‘intensive’ talks between the two clubs over a possible deal.
The club have some financial worries amid uncertainty over a takeover, meaning that they may be forced into sales this summer. It is said that Onana is one of the players that they could let go.
If the midfielder does arrive at Arsenal, then it could be a big boost for Declan Rice. Onana’s position means that he would be able to play a deeper role, therefore allowing Rice to push further up the pitch and allowing him to have more impact in attacking areas.
Speaking back in March, Rice highlighted how he is improving his attacking game after being asked to play in a more advanced role under Mikel Arteta.
