Arsenal remains linked with the possibility of signing a new midfielder as Mikel Arteta aims to enhance his squad for the upcoming season. Despite having a strong midfield setup, the potential exit of Emile Smith Rowe this summer has underscored the need for further reinforcements in that position. The Gunners seem particularly focused on adding a new defensive midfielder, given Declan Rice’s success in a more advanced role last season.
One player frequently mentioned in connection with Arsenal is Martin Zubimendi. However, convincing the Spanish midfielder to leave Real Sociedad could be difficult for Arsenal. Recently, Arsenal was considered a leading candidate to acquire Everton’s Amadou Onana, but those rumors have since quieted.
This may be due to Everton’s high asking price for Onana, with journalist Patrick Boyland offering insights into the midfielder’s future at Goodison Park.
In a recent Q&A session on The Athletic, Boyland discussed Onana’s potential departure and whether he might leave Everton this summer. While Bayern Munich showed interest in Onana, their focus on Joao Palhinha appears to have closed that avenue. Other clubs, both in England and across Europe, have shown interest, but no agreement has been reached yet.
Boyland pointed out that Everton would only consider selling Onana if their asking price, which is over £50 million, is met. Onana has made a notable impact since joining Everton in the summer of 2022, which has naturally drawn attention from top clubs like Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
The talented midfielder has expressed a strong desire to compete at the highest level in Europe, a goal that seems increasingly difficult at Everton due to their recent relegation battles.
As Euro 2024 approaches, Onana has indicated that he views the tournament in Germany as a chance to highlight his skills.
He mentioned that past tournaments have often served as springboards for players to join top clubs, and he hopes to use Euro 2024 to present himself to Europe’s elite and showcase his talents on a major stage.
