Aston Villa are in the process of finalising an agreement to hijack £50m Arsenal target

Amadou Onana, a midfielder for Everton, is on the brink of an agreement with Aston Villa, with a potential fee of approximately £50 million. A long-term contract is reportedly in place, and the player is eager to participate in Unai Emery’s initiative.

According to David Ornstein, Aston Villa is currently in the process of “finalising an agreement with Everton” for the signing of Onana. The 22-year-old has already reached an agreement with his prospective club regarding personal circumstances and is prepared to sign a long-term contract.

The agreement is estimated to be worth approximately £50 million, which is a substantial sum for his services. However, it is a fair price in light of the recent midfield transfers between Premier League clubs.

The Belgian is eager to collaborate with Unai Emery in anticipation of the upcoming season, and it is speculated that the club’s qualification for the UEFA Champions League was a significant factor in his decision to sign with the club.

In recent transfer windows, Onana has been associated with numerous elite organisations. In particular, Fabrizio Romano disclosed exclusively to GiveMeSport that he was included on Arsenal’s shortlist. Following the departure of Albert Sambi Lokonga and the inconsistencies of Thomas Partey’s fitness, the Gunners may be in quest of a new midfielder. It is possible that the Everton individual could have served as a dependable, league-proven solution. Nevertheless, Aston Villa has made significant progress in the contest and appears to be the frontrunner in this transaction.

Villa has been extremely active in this window, reorganising their personnel in anticipation of a season that will be quite demanding. The squad must be adequately prepared for the upcoming midweek fixtures, as they will anticipate more challenging competition after securing Champions League football. The Villans have signed Enzo Barrenechea, Samuel Iling-Junior, Ross Barkley, Ian Maatsen, Jaden Philogene, and Lewis Dobbin thus far. They have been experiencing a frantic transfer window due to the numerous incomings, and they are not yet prepared to cease.

Emery has a substantial gap to cover in the midfield engine room following the departure of Douglas Luiz in the player exchange deal with Juventus. Aston Villa could benefit from Onana’s defensive acumen and ability, which are highly regarded. This would be particularly beneficial to the club’s out-of-possession structure.