Amadou Onana's agent explains why they turned Arsenal down

Amadou Onana has a promising future. The 22-year-old is being targeted by several top European clubs due to his potential and talent in the midfield. However, he is not considering a move away from Everton at the moment.

The Belgian could have joined any other club in the last winter transfer window as big teams such as Arsenal and Manchester United were interested in his services.

"We could have left this winter, but we once again sat down and asked the question whether it’s the right time, if the player is ready. My job is to put opportunities on the table," Onana's agent told 'Sport Witness' in an interview.

"In the end, he’s the one who makes the choice because it’s his life and his career. I put the opportunities on the table and he said 'No, I want to stay at Everton and I want to continue to fight'," she added.

The Toffees were docked 10 points in November for breaking the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules which restrict how much money a club can lose over a three-year period.

"We talk about it, he asks me my opinion, and I say ‘this is what I think’. Then, he makes his choice. Personally, I’m also not a fan of transfers during the winter. Often, it’s to put a stop to a bad situation. It’s clubs that are trying to turn a situation around after the transfers they did in the summer. They are clubs that are bleeding, trying to find a plaster," Melissa concluded.