Everton midfielder Amadou Onana is reportedly of interest to Arsenal, as they aim to strengthen their midfield and allow Declan Rice the freedom to play in a more advanced role

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.

The 22-year-old defensive midfielder has been earning himself a reputation on Merseyside since his 2022 switch from Lille. In the summer, Manchester United were linked with a transfer for him as they aimed to find a long-term replacement for Casemiro.

The Gunners have also been tipped to potentially make a move for the Everton star as they search for a long-term midfield partner for Declan Rice. Should he sign at the Emirates Stadium, Onana would want to play in a deep holding role, which would likely allow the former West Ham United midfielder to play more advanced.

While no agreement is set in stone yet, football.london has taken a closer look at the transfer news surrounding the Belgium international.

Onana is ‘open to Arsenal’

Dyche’s response provided little in the way of optimism for Everton fans, and neither did the latest reports from GiveMeSport that same day. They claimed Onana is eager to move to Arsenal, and this stance has pushed forward talks between all parties.