Arsenal are keen on enhancing Mikel Arteta’s midfield by pursuing Everton’s Amadou Onana this summer. According to the Liverpool Echo, the clubs initiated talks on the first day of the transfer window. Everton is expected to ask for approximately £50 million for the 22-year-old midfielder.
However, if Manchester United meets Everton’s £70 million valuation for Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton’s urgency to sell Onana might decrease.
To potentially lower Onana’s transfer fee, Arsenal may consider including players in the deal. Here are two possible candidates:
1. **Eddie Nketiah**: With Arsenal looking to bring in another forward to compete with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, Nketiah might be on his way out this summer. Valued at around £30 million, Nketiah has garnered interest from several Premier League teams, including Everton.
Should Dominic Calvert-Lewin leave Goodison Park, Nketiah could fill the gap, making him a valuable asset in a swap deal, benefiting both clubs.
2. **Albert Sambi Lokonga**: After a successful loan spell at Luton, where he formed a strong partnership with Ross Barkley despite Luton’s relegation, Lokonga returns to Arsenal. If Onana moves to Arsenal, Everton would need a new midfielder.
Lokonga, seen as surplus at Arsenal, could be an ideal replacement for his fellow Belgian.
By offering players like Nketiah and Lokonga, Arsenal could reduce the financial strain of acquiring Onana, making the transfer more feasible and mutually beneficial.
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