BREAKING NEWS: CURRENT DEVELOPMENT: Amadou Onana’s move to Arsenal is on the verge of finalization, and the player is anticipated to undergo a medical examination shortly. This transfer is set to fill the void left by Thomas Partey, who expresses a desire to join a Saudi team in January.

BREAKING NEWS: CURRENT DEVELOPMENT: Amadou Onana’s move to Arsenal is on the verge of finalization, and the player is anticipated to undergo a medical examination shortly. This transfer is set to fill the void left by Thomas Partey, who expresses a desire to join a Saudi team in January.

Arѕenal is expressing interest in acquiring Everton midfielder Amadou Onana in the upcoming January transfer window. Mikel Arteta aims to strengthen his team following a series of disappointing results.

The Gunners currently trail Liverpool by five points in the Premier League title race and have faced challenges, having not secured a victory in their last three games.

Their concerns extend to being eliminated from the FA Cup, with a 2-0 loss to league leaders Liverpool at the Emіrateѕ, highlighting their inefficiency in front of goal, with Kaі Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Reіss Nelѕon squandering promising opportunities.

Many have advocated for Arѕenal to secure a potent striker in January to bolster their chances in the title race. While names like Ivan Toney and Duѕan Vlahovіc have been mentioned, a surprising suggestion involves the inclusion of Onana in the discussion.

It should not be surprising for two main reasons, primarily due to Arteta’s urgent need for depth in the midfield, especially with ongoing injury issues affecting Thomaѕ Partey. Additionally, the Spaniard would have undoubtedly taken notice of Onana’s standout performance for Everton in their 1-0 victory over Arѕenal at Goodison Park last season.

Arѕenal entered that match with considerable confidence, leading the league by five points over Man City after 20 games, while Everton struggled in the relegation zone. The expectation was a certain victory for the visitors.

However, Everton and Onana had different plans, as the Belgian international dominated the midfield battle, proving crucial in Everton’s victory. In an energetic display, the 22-year-old neutralized the influence of Martіn Odegaard, Granіt Xhaka, Partey, and others.

The young midfielder made eight ball recoveries, won five ground duels, executed four tackles, and had two interceptions while providing two crucial passes and creating one ‘big chance’ for Everton. It was a performance crafted to showcase his abilities and undoubtedly left a lasting impression on Arteta.

In recent days, there has been increased speculation about a £50 million move to Arѕenal. However, Manchester United and other clubs are also interested in his talents. Additionally, the Everton star’s sister and agent, Melіѕѕa, recently posted an Instagram story suggesting she might be in London, adding to the speculation.