Amadou Onana transfer latest - Arsenal talks, Everton FFP factor and Sean Dyche honesty

Arsenal's main transfer target in the January window is Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.

The 22-year-old defensive midfielder has been earning himself a reputation on Merseyside since his 2022 switch from Lille. In the summer, Manchester United were linked with a transfer for him as they aimed to find a long-term replacement for Casemiro.

However, it is now the Gunners who are in the driving seat as they bid to find a midfield partner for Declan Rice. Should he sign at the Emirates Stadium, Onana would want to play in a deep holding role which would likely allow the former West Ham United midfielder to play more advanced.

While no agreement is set in stone yet, football.london has taken a closer look at the transfer news surrounding the Belgium international.

Following the links to United in the summer, Onana was quick to suggest he could make the transition to one of the so-called 'Big Six'. Speaking to Transfermarkt, he explained: «I am truly convinced that there are no upper limits for me.

»That doesn't mean to sound arrogant. But I believe in my abilities and that I can come to a top club and become a regular player there."

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After the club had been deducted ten points for FFP breaches, Dyche was asked in a press conference whether this would mean departures from Goodison Park. Sadly for the Toffees' fans, his response offered little in the way of comfort.

«That would be down to the powers that be. They will make those decisions, inevitably,» he explained.

«They will ask my advice, I'm sure. It's fair to say we've got a more well-rounded squad and it's showing signs of progress.

»You don't really want to be taking that to pieces, certainly not midway the