Houssem Aouar
Houssem Aouar ‘stunned’ by Arsenal’s move for James Maddison
Houssem Aouar has been left shocked by Arsenal’s move to sign James Maddison with the Frenchman having hoped his long-mooted move to the Emirates was finally on the cards. Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in a new playmaker this summer transfer window, having sold Mesut Ozil in January and so far failing to complete […]
Lyon set low asking price for Arsenal to finally sign Houssem Aouar
Arsenal are considering reviving their pursuit of Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar but will need to sell at least one more player before making a bid. It is reported that the player is on Arsenal’s shortlist but contrary to reports in France, they are yet to make any offer this summer transfer window. That is at least in part because […]
Mikel Arteta & Edu ‘disagreed’ about Thomas Partey, Aouar signings
Mikel Arteta and Edu had disagreements over sigming either Thomas Partey or Houssem Aouar in the summer, according to reports in France. It was widely reported that the players were Arsenal’s chief transfer targets throughout the summer window. The Gunners had been linked with moves for Partey and Aouar for months. Despite this, it appeared […]
Houssem Aouar explains why he rejected Arsenal to stay at Lyon
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar said he has turned down the opportunity to join Arsenal because he wants to play a key role in the club’s revival. Aouar was Mikel Arteta’s major target for the summer transfer window, while the gunners had multiple offers turned down for the 22-year-old. Lyon had stood firm over their £55.5m […]
Lyon end Arsenal’s hopes of signing Houssem Aouar this summer
Lyon have confirmed that Houssem Aouar will remain at the club this summer in a huge blow to Arsenal’s transfer plans. The club’s president Jean-Michel Aulas had declared that Friday was the cut-off point for Arsenal to strike a deal for the Frenchman, but gave the north London club a further 24 hours to meet […]
Mikel Arteta issues promise to fans over the transfer of Houssem Aouar
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club are trying their hardest to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon before the end of the summer transfer window. The gunners have already had multiple offers for the midfielder turned down by Lyon but Arsenal are expected to submit another bid before the window closes on October 5. Lyon […]
Lyon offer Arsenal hope of signing Houssem Aouar but set deadline
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has given Arsenal hope of signing Houssem Aouar, setting a deadline of Friday for any exits and conceding the club may ‘lose two players’ before then. Mikel Arteta wants to sign the central midfielder to bolster his options in the middle of the park, an area in which the gunners have […]
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells Aouar to sign for Arsenal
Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has urged Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar to complete a transfer to the Emirates before the window closes. The 22-year-old is seen as one of the finest talents in Europe and he’s believed to be interested in a move to north London. But, Arsenal have had two offers for the midfielder turned […]
Lyon reduce transfer fee for Arsenal to sign Houssem Aouar
Lyon have reportedly reduced their asking price for Houssem Aouar, with Arsenal closing in on a deal for the France international. The Ligue 1 team will turn down Arsenal’s £32million offer but Mikel Arteta’s side are expected to return with a new and improved bid. Lyon initially wanted £55m for the midfielder but, according to […]
Aouar agrees to sign for Arsenal as Gunners make official bid
Arsenal have stepped up their chase for Lyon star Houssem Aouar after making an official bid for the Frenchman, who has agreed to join them, according to reports. Arsenal have made the midfielder one of their top summer targets and are hopeful of securing the signing of one of the most outstanding players in the […]