Newcastle FFP plan could give transfer edge over Arsenal for Amadou Onana Everton transfer

Arsenal look to have fresh competition in their pursuit of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana. football.london understands that the Gunners have been exploring a potential deal for the Belgium international.

The 22-year-old has shone for Sean Dyche’s side throughout the campaign, despite the Toffees’ 10-point deduction forcing the club into a relegation battle. Onana has begun to demonstrate the type of form that convinced Everton to snap up the midfielder for £33m from Lille in 2022.

Arsenal are considering a move for the midfielder but Everton’s £50m asking price is reportedly a major stumbling block to a deal being agreed upon this month The Gunners could face a further blow, amid claims that Newcastle are forming a plan that would put the Magpies ahead of Arsenal in the battle for Onana’s signature.

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The Telegraph has reported that Newcastle are ‘willing’ to pay Everton’s £50m valuation but only in the summer window. As a result. It is said that the club are weighing up the possibility of a loan move, which would see Everton receive an initial fee and the remainder of the money at the end of the season.

The report adds that Newcastle could dip into their summer transfer fund early if Everton can sell for the ‘right price’. This is against the backdrop of Newcastle midfielder Joelinton being ruled out for the remainder of the season, combined with Everton recently being charged with another alleged breach of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.

Arsenal will hope that Joelinton’s injury does not force Newcastle to act on their