Arsenal are among the leading contenders who can sign £60m rated Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana. He is displaying his talents in Euro 2024.
Why Arsenal want Amadou Onana?
According to various reports he is going to be the replacement of Thomas Partey. The Belgian midfielder has a playing style that is similar to Thomas Partey. The 31 year old Ghana international is leaving Arsenal. So, Arsenal will be looking for a central defensive midfielder. Arsenal hierarchy has figured out that Amadou Onana will be the perfect player for them. He is a player with
Recently he has produced solid midfield display against Slovakia. He was so important in defensive as well as attacking transition. He is different than other central defensive midfielders. Other central defensive midfielders play more backward passes and less progressive passes. For Amadou Onana this fact is completely opposite. He is so calm and composed with the ball. He likes to dribble and get out of tight spaces. When the opponent is attacking, he is the one who breaks the attacking move.
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For these multiple qualities he has gained a spot in the first eleven of Belgium national team. Belgium coach Dominico Tedesco has dropped players like Axel Witsel who used to play in the defensive midfield role.
Future midfield at Arsenal
After the transfers of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, Arsenal midfield has become smooth and creative. On top of that if they can add another defensive midfielder who loves to play progressive balls, they will be an unstoppable force in English Premier League. Last few seasons Arsenal have been trying to win the Premier League. The young Belgian will certainly help the gunners to achieve their dream.
Recent form of the Arsenal bound midfielder
Everton bought Amadou Onana for £33m. After that he made 72 appearances for the Toffees. During his time at Goodison Park, he became a popular figure to the fans because he was producing excellent performances week in and week out. According to various reports, it is being said that his average passing accuracy of 2023-2024 season is 84 percent. This is certainly a very good stat for any Premier League midfielder. In every match he has an average of 4.6 progressive passes.
His defensive stats also shine along with the other attributes. Several sources have revealed that he has an average of almost 3.1 tackles in every single match. Among them he has won roughly 2.2 tackles per game. That is why Ben Mattinson has labelled him as ‘monster’.
Possibility of the transfer
Everton is on the verge of breaking the PSR rules. Their only solution is to raise money from player sales. So, they are forced to sell their most important players who will help them to raise enough money so that they can avoid punishment.
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