Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Arsenal are well-informed and interested in Everton star Amadou Onana, who they may target to strengthen their midfield in the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old Belgian midfielder has impressed during his time at Goodison Park and, according to Romano, is considered a top target for the Gunners. Despite financial regulations hampering a potential move in the last transfer window, Romano’s insight indicates that Arsenal still have a good chance of signing Onana in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The news surrounding Onana’s potential move to Arsenal comes at a time when the Gunners are in evident need of midfield reinforcements. Key players like Jorginho and Mohamed Elneny are approaching the end of their contracts, and there are lingering uncertainties about the future of Thomas Partey at the club. With these factors in mind, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that Arsenal needs to bring in new talent to bolster their midfield, with Onana seemingly fitting the bill.
Exploring Onana’s prowess on the pitch, an unexpected characteristic that makes him an even more attractive prospect for Arsenal is his remarkable speed. Standing at 6ft 5in tall, Onana is one of the tallest outfield players in the Premier League, yet he has also demonstrated an impressive turn of pace. This season, he achieved a top speed of 36.65kmph, as per the Premier League’s official website. To put that into perspective, no player in Arsenal’s entire squad has recorded a higher speed than Onana. Even the likes of Arsenal’s swift and agile players such as Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka fall behind Onana in terms of speed, with their top speeds clocking at 33.9 kmph and 33.21 kmph respectively, according to SpeedsDB.
The combination of Onana’s technical abilities, physical attributes, and his evident compatibility with the style of play that Arsenal employs undoubtedly makes him an intriguing prospect for the Gunners. Additionally, Romano’s distinctive insight further warrants the possibility of Onana making a switch to Arsenal in the upcoming summer transfer window. As such, there is growing anticipation and excitement among Arsenal fans regarding the potential acquisition of the talented Belgian midfielder, and the impact he could have on the team’s midfield in the forthcoming season.
