Arsenal plotting move to sign Premier League star in January, would be a shock transfer

Arsenal are interested in signing Everton star Amadou Onana - and Frank Lampard's reported departure from Goodison Park could make a shock deal possible, according to a new report.

Although the Toffees controlled the bulk of the possession, they showed little quality in attack and made mistakes defensively as Jarrod Bowen netted a brace for the home side.

Despite the poor form, however, one player who has stood out as a major positive for Everton has been Onana. Signed from French side Lille in the summer, the 21-year-old has made 18 league appearances, and is seen as a future star of the Belgian national team.

He was brought to the club under Lampard in a marquee signing for Everton - but a new report suggests his future is uncertain.

Arsenal keen on signing Onana

It is reported that Chelsea and Arsenal want a midfielder with a similar profile to Onana, and he could be the ideal signing for either side in January.

However, Everton spent £33 million on the Belgian, and the player would likely now command a much higher fee based on his Premier League performances.

In addition, with the Toffees battling to avoid playing second tier football for the first time since 1954, Onana will be a vital player for the remainder of the season - and the club will no doubt be desperate to keep one of their star assets at Goodison Park, with relatively little time to source a replacement.