Arsenal is seeking to strengthen their midfield by signing Amadou Onana from Everton, with initial contact made on the first day of the transfer window.
Everton values Onana at £50 million, but Arsenal may offer players in exchange to reduce the price.
Four potential candidates for a swap deal are Eddie Nketiah, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and Mohamed Elneny.
Nketiah, valued at £30 million, has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Everton.
If Dominic Calvert-Lewin leaves Goodison Park, Nketiah could be a valuable addition, making a swap deal beneficial for all parties.
Lokonga, considered surplus to requirements at Arsenal, could be a suitable replacement for Onana at Everton.
By including players like Nketiah and Lokonga in the deal, Arsenal could potentially lower the financial burden of acquiring Onana, making the transfer advantageous for both clubs.
The transfer window is shaping up to be an exciting one, with various deals and negotiations ongoing.
Manchester United’s potential signing of Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton could also impact the price of Onana.
In other football news, Real Madrid is reportedly interested in signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, while Dani Carvajal has urged the club to sign Manchester City star Rodri.
Additionally, Arsenal has submitted an improved offer to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, and the club is expected to announce their second signing of the summer transfer window soon.
