Arsenal 'leading race for in-demand midfielder'
The Gunners forked out in excess of £200m on four new players last summer, including the record £105m signing of Declan Rice and the £65m acquisition of Kai Havertz.
Havertz began the campaign operating in a three-man midfield, but Mikel Arteta has since moved the German into a centre-forward role where he has thrived, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in his last 11 Premier League games since mid-February.
Despite that, Arsenal have been tipped to recruit a new striker ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, but the addition of a new midfielder is also thought to be high on their agenda, amid uncertainty over the futures of Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, Mohamed Elneny and Charlie Patino.
While Elneny is out of contract at the end of June, Smith Rowe, Partey and Patino have all been linked with summer exits, with the latter two players attracting interest from Serie A clubs.
Arsenal, Bayern, Newcastle to battle for Onana?According to FootballTransfers, Arsenal are one of three clubs along with Bayern Munich and Newcastle United who are leading the race to sign Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.
The likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona have also been credited with an interest in the 22-year-old Belgium international.
However, the report states that Arsenal, Bayern and Newcastle are the teams 'most heavily involved' in the pursuit of Onana as they 'have done the most legwork' in a bid to secure his signature.
It has previously been reported that Onana is 'likely' to leave Everton this summer, with the midfielder currently valued between £50m and £60m.
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