Former defender turned pundit Jamie Carragher has warned Arsenal about sign Everton star Amadou Onana this summer.
It has been widely suggested that the Gunners are prioritizing strengthening their engine room by signing a new midfielder in the coming months. transfer window.
Numerous names have been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, with Douglas Luiz and Martin Zubimendi among the top targets, however Onana is also reportedly on their radar.
It has been suggested that having been convicted of violating the first divisionAccording to the rules of profitability and sustainability, Everton could be forced to sell some of its star men this summer to balance its accounts and the Belgian is one of its most sellable assets.
It has also been reported that the Merseyside club could accept a fee of around £50 million for Onana, so it seems the 22-year-old would be a viable option for Arsenal to strengthen their engine room.
Expert warns Arsenal about signing Onana
However, speaking of sky sports (through Meter), Carragher expressed concern about Onana's ability and said that the midfielder does not have enough qualities to help a big club like Arsenal achieve its big ambitions.
Carragher said:
“I must say this, Onana is a player that Everton may have to sell with the financial situation they find themselves in. He came with a great reputation. Frank Lampard brought him in, he looks good, I think he did very well with Belgium at Wembley and there was talk of him going to other big clubs. I do not see it. I haven't done it since he was there.
“I do not know what it is. Is he a holding midfielder? Are you ahead? Are you involved? The only thing I have seen him do is try to encourage the crowd, that is all I see him do when he plays for Everton.”
Onana is an athletic midfielder and excels in his defensive contributions. However, he lacks qualities with the ball at his feet and this is an attribute that any midfielder must have to flourish in Mikel ArtetaThe possession-based system.
So the Everton star might not be an ideal player for Arsenal and therefore I think it would be better if they explore other options to strengthen the engine room.
