HAPPENING LIVE: Amadou Onana deal to Arsenal set to be completed,player to arrive for medical soon as He is set to replace Thomas Partey who is keen to join Saudi club this January

Amadou Onana, a midfielder for Everton, is a target for Arsenal in January as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his team after a terrible run of results. The Gunners have lost their last three Premier League games and are now five points behind Liverpool in the race for the championship.

In addition to their dismal Premier League performance, they were eliminated from the FA Cup after losing 2-0 at the Emirates to league leaders Liverpool. This was due to their carelessness in front of goal, as players like Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Reiss Nelson missed excellent opportunities.

Ivan Toney and Dusan Vlahovic have been mentioned as potential strikers the Gunners should sign in January to put them firmly back in the running for the title, but Onana has been mentioned as a surprise choice as well.

And it shouldn’t be shocking for two reasons: first, Arteta needs strength-in-depth in the midfield desperately, especially with Thomas Partey’s injury woes continuing. However, Onana’s outstanding performance for Everton in their 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Goodison Park the previous season will also have caught the attention of the Spaniard.

Before that match, Arsenal was soaring high in confidence as they led the league after 20 games, five points ahead of Man City, and Everton was mired in the relegation zone. It appeared like a formality that the guests would win handily.

Onana, a Belgian international, dominated the midfield battle, which was crucial to Everton winning, but Everton had other ideas. With an all-action performance, the 22-year-old, who is valued at £50 million, offset the effects of Granit Xhaka, Partey, Martin Odegaard, and others.

The youthful midfield player led Everton in two crucial passes and produced one “big chance” while also recording eight ball recoveries, five ground duels, four tackles, and two interceptions. It was a show intended to draw attention to his skills, and Arteta has undoubtedly been deeply affected by it.

And while Manchester United and other teams are also interested in his services, there has been increased chatter in recent days regarding a potential £50 million move to Arsenal. In addition, Melissa, the Everton star’s agent and sister, recently uploaded an Instagram story in which she appeared to be in London, adding to the excitement.

Many were quick to connect the dots after learning of Onana’s recent connections to Arsenal when they saw the London pub Argyle House in the background of her post. Even though it might not mean anything, it has definitely generated conversation and will fuel transfer rumors.

As the Gunners search for more strength in the middle of midfield, acquiring Onana would be a wise move, and Arteta is well aware of the Premier League star’s abilities.