June 15th 2024.
According to recent reports, Amadou Onana, the talented midfielder from Everton, has caught the eye of Arsenal and the club has made an approach to sign him. It seems that Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is in search of a new central midfielder after the departure of Mohamed Elneny. Additionally, there have been speculations about Thomas Partey leaving the Gunners, making the need for a new midfielder even more pressing.
Onana has not gone unnoticed by other Premier League clubs, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United all expressing interest in the player. However, it seems that Arsenal has taken the first step towards securing his signature as they have enquired about his availability from Everton. The Liverpool Echo has reported that the Toffees are open to a deal worth £50 million, as they are facing pressure to comply with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules after being punished for two breaches this season.
At the moment, Onana is focused on representing Belgium in the Euro 2024 tournament and is currently with the national team as they prepare for their opening game against Slovakia on Monday. It is a big opportunity for Onana to showcase his skills on a major international stage, and it remains to be seen if the transfer talks will affect his performance in the tournament.
Interestingly, Arsenal's approach for Onana comes in the same week as Manchester United's failed bid for another Everton player, Jarrad Branthwaite. The Toffees have reportedly rejected United's initial offer of £45 million, demanding a fee of at least £70 million for the 21-year-old defender. In the midst of all these transfer talks, there are also reports of a potential takeover of Everton by the Friedkin Group, led by American businessman Dan Friedkin.
Friedkin, who has an estimated net worth of £4.81 billion, acquired Serie A club Roma in 2020 for a whopping £552 million. He has been in talks with Everton's current owner, Farhad Moshiri, and is believed to be the preferred bidder for the club. With the potential takeover and the ongoing transfer negotiations, it is an eventful time for Everton and their fans.
As for Arsenal, the club is eagerly waiting to see if their approach for Onana will be successful or if they will have to turn their attention elsewhere in search of a new midfielder. Fans of the Gunners can stay updated with all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates and following the club's privacy policy.
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