Arsenal Could Sign Premier League’s Third-Fastest Midfielder for £30m
The Gunners Eyeing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana
One of Arsenal’s key midfield targets could be available for a bargain price this summer.
The Gunners have narrowly missed out on winning the Premier League title for two consecutive seasons, finishing second to Manchester City both times.
Mikel Arteta is determined to go one step further in the 2024/25 season and to do so, he will need reinforcements in his squad.
Midfield Reinforcements Needed
Midfield is expected to be a priority for Arsenal, and one target’s price tag seems to have dropped due to his club’s financial woes.
Amadou Onana, a standout performer for Everton, has been on Arsenal’s radar for a long time.
The Belgian midfielder joined Everton from Lille in the summer of 2022 and made an immediate impact at Goodison Park, enjoying an impressive debut season in the Premier League.
Arsenal Could Land Amadou Onana
Onana has since been linked with several clubs, and Arsenal are among those interested in his services.
With Mohamed Elneny already having left the club and both Thomas Partey and Albert Sambi Lokonga on the ‘chopping block,’ a new midfielder would solve many problems for Arteta.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal are tracking Onana.
A report from The Sun has highlighted Everton’s need to sell some of their players to avoid further punishment for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability regulations.
It has been claimed that as many as five players may have to be sold, with Onana being one of them.
According to the report, Onana ‘could raise £30 million in a move to Arsenal’ this summer.
Why Onana is a Perfect Fit for Arsenal
If Onana is indeed available for £30 million, it is a no-brainer for Arsenal.
The 22-year-old Belgian is a hugely talented midfielder.
He’s tall, strong, excellent in duels, and already has two years of experience in the Premier League.
Additionally, Onana is one of the fastest midfielders in the entire Premier League, registering a top speed of 36.65 km/h in the 2023/24 season (Squawka).
Onana is the complete package, and if he’s available for anything around £30 million, Arsenal should be all over this deal.
