ARSENAL are interested in signing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this summer after a failed approach in January, according to reports.
Onana arrived at Everton last summer in a reported £33million move from French side Lille.
Everton currently find themselves 16th, in the midst of a relegation battle and remain out of the drop zone on goal difference.
According to Dutch outlet Het Nieuwsblad the 21 year old didn’t leave the Toffees in January because he didn’t want to abandon the club during their relegation fight.
Sport Witness have reported that if Everton go down it’s certain the former Lille man will leave Goodison Park whilst adding there’s a 99 per cent chance he leaves if they beat the drop.
The report adds that Premier League leaders Arsenal are among the options and have been closely following Onana since January.
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They claim that the Gunners have been in ‘constant contact’ with the Belgium international’s representatives over a potential summer move.
Everton would be willing to sanction a move for their star man as they desperately look to raise funds to ease their financial difficulties.
The report adds that the Merseyside outfit would be looking for a fee of £61.5m to part with the midfielder.
The Gunners are looking to sign a midfielder and failed with two bids for Moises Caicedo in January and continue to be heavily linked with Declan Rice.
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Onana has impressed in his debut campaign despite Everton’s overall struggles.
The midfielder has made 27 appearances this season, scoring once.
Everton will aim to boost their survival hopes when they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
