BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal are on the verge of completing a cash of £40m plus swap deal involving Nketiah for Everton Amadou Onana.

Arsenal are aiming to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s midfield this summer by signing Amadou Onana from Everton. The Liverpool Echo reports that initial contact between the clubs occurred on the first day of the transfer window. Everton is expected to demand around £50 million for the 22-year-old. However, their need to sell might lessen if Manchester United meet Everton’s £70 million valuation for Jarrad Branthwaite. To potentially reduce the price for Onana, Arsenal might consider offering players in exchange. Here are four potential candidates:

1. **Eddie Nketiah**: Nketiah might leave Arsenal this summer, as the club seeks another forward to compete with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Valued at around £30 million, Nketiah has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Everton. If Dominic Calvert-Lewin departs Goodison Park, Nketiah could be a valuable addition, making a swap deal beneficial for all parties.

2. **Albert Sambi Lokonga**: Returning to Arsenal after a strong loan spell at Luton, Lokonga formed an effective partnership with Ross Barkley despite Luton’s relegation. If Onana joins Arsenal, Everton would likely need another midfielder. Lokonga, considered surplus to requirements at Arsenal, could be a suitable replacement for his Belgian compatriot.

By including players like Nketiah and Lokonga in the deal, Arsenal could potentially lower the financial burden of acquiring Onana, making the transfer advantageous for both clubs.