Everton midfielder Amadou Onana is set to reject Arsenal and join Aston Villa instead. According to Sky Sports, the two clubs are nearing a £50 million agreement for the Belgian international, and finalizing personal terms with Onana is expected to be straightforward.
Unai Emery is keen to strengthen his squad ahead of their Champions League campaign. Onana has made 72 appearances for Everton since his move from Lille for £30 million in 2022, including 37 last season. He also represented Belgium at Euro 2024, where they were eliminated by France in the Round of 16.
In other news, Willy Kambwala is nearing a move to Villarreal. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on X that the deal between Villarreal and Manchester United involves a €10 million package with add-ons, a contract until June 2029, and a medical scheduled for tomorrow. United will retain a buy-back and sell-on clause as part of the agreement.