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Report: Irons and Arsenal both want midfielder

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West Ham and Arsenal are both eyeing a potential swoop for Lille midfielder Amadou Onana, according to a new report.

The Hammers are certainly in the market for a new midfielder this summer, with the club needing to replace Mark Noble, while Alex Kral is also leaving.

It leaves a hole in the centre of the pitch for the Irons and a new report claims that the club could launch a swoop for the Ligue 1 ace.

Foot Mercato reports that both the Hammers and Arsenal have watched Onana throughout the season, and he could be available.

Lille only paid around £6m to sign Onana from Hamburg last summer and he has gone on to become a key member of the squad, making 42 appearances in all competitions.

A Belgium Under-21 international, the 20-year-old plays primarily as a defensive midfielder and Lille are said to see an opportunity to make a big profit on their investment.

Lille are said to be in need of funds, so Onana is seen as the kind of player who could be moved on this summer.

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