Arsenal links to a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana have been played down, despite the Gunners’ clear appreciation of the midfielder.

Arsenal have been linked with Everton midfielder Amadou Onana in recent days, but various sources have spoken out to play down the claims.

Fabrizio Romano writes that Onana has always been a player appreciated by Arsenal, but he doesn’t have any information about a concrete move for the player at this stage.

Romano writes that it’s too early to know what will happen with Onana, and Arsenal are still discussing their options internally.

Football Insider Team News and Ticks reports that Arsenal have liked Onana for a long time and tried to sign him before.

But the current links are described as “agent talk”, with no clubs making contact with Everton over a move, and Arsenal briefing the press that they haven’t made contact.

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri had claimed that intensive talks were ongoing between Arsenal and Everton over Onana.

Pieter-Jan Calcoen of Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad Sport confirmed that Arsenal intended to push for the signing, and that they were considering making an offer to Everton.

Everton are also in some financial difficulties at the moment, and they’re under particular scrutiny following their recent charge by the Premier League.

But it seems that’s yet to lead to an actual move from Arsenal for the midfielder, and reports of talks appear premature.