Arsenal have been dealt a blow of their pursuit of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana because the Cameroon worldwide reportedly prefers a transfer to French aspect Lyon over the Gunners.
Supervisor Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu are set for a busy summer time switch window as the 2 attempt to bridge the hole between the Gunners and the remainder of the so-called prime six.
soccer.london understands that the membership desires to signal a minimal of 5 gamers this summer time, together with including a goalkeeper, two defenders and two midfielders earlier than the switch window slams shut on August 31. It is also understood that Onana is the membership’s principal goal with regards to the holding place.
The north London outfit holds a eager curiosity in Ajax shot-stopper Onana however should stave off competitors from Ligue 1 aspect Lyon in the event that they want to make the Cameroonian an Arsenal participant come subsequent season.
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Some experiences from France declare that Peter Bosz’s aspect lead the race for Onana, who’s banned from enjoying till November due to a doping violation, however the deal is but to be full.
Arteta nonetheless has an opportunity of touchdown the 25-year-old however could have to supply him assured sport time forward of present no.1 Bernd Leno – one thing he refused to vow Argentine keeper Emi Martinez final summer time earlier than the Hale Finish graduate moved to Aston Villa in September.
There are nonetheless query marks over the Leno’s future on the membership and the Spanish coach might resolve that telling Onana he can be the first-choice goalkeeper on the Emirates subsequent season would make for a helpful switch technique given his uncommon mix of standout distribution, cat-like reflexes and the very fact he’s 4 years Leno’s junior.
The summer time window is formally open, and it should be robust to maintain up with the comings and goings out and in of the Emirates.
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Nonetheless, Lyon can provide Onana European soccer subsequent season, one thing the Gunners can not after an eighth-place end resulted in them failing to qualify for any European competitors for the primary time in 25 years, which can tip the scales within the favour of the French aspect.
If a transfer for the Cameroon worldwide fails to materialise Arsenal could also be pressured to show their consideration to Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, somebody they’ve been closely linked with in current weeks.