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Houssem Aouar ‘stunned’ by Arsenal’s move for James Maddison

Houssem Aouar ‘stunned’ by Arsenal’s move for James Maddison

Premier League, Ligue 1
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 a permanent deal for Martin Odegaard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon midfielder Aouar had re-emerged as a possible option for Arsenal, who were willing to pay huge money for him last summer, with the French team having dropped their asking price to only £25m. Why James Maddison is keen on Arsenal transfer move this summer Why Romelu Lukaku is ready to leave Inter Milan & seal Chelsea return Arsenal change transfer plans after re...
Lyon set low asking price for Arsenal to finally sign Houssem Aouar

Lyon set low asking price for Arsenal to finally sign Houssem Aouar

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League
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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That is at least in part because the gunners are looking to overhaul their midfield options and need to move some players on before pursuing other key targets. Matteo Guendouzi has signed for Marseille in an initial loan deal which is expected to be permanent while the team are in talks to sell Xhaka to Roma and are also open to offers for Lucas Torreira. Also, Martin Odegaard will not be returning after his loan spell fr...
Mikel Arteta & Edu ‘disagreed’ about Thomas Partey, Aouar signings

Mikel Arteta & Edu ‘disagreed’ about Thomas Partey, Aouar signings

Premier League
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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite this, it appeared like they would not be able to get a deal for either player before the deadline. But Arsenal acted late and activated Partey’s release clause on the transfer deadline day. They signed Partey from Atletico Madrid for around £44.5m. And The Ghanian international has immediately hit the ground running at the club. He made his first start in the Europa League last week against Rapid Vienn...
Houssem Aouar explains why he rejected Arsenal to stay at Lyon

Houssem Aouar explains why he rejected Arsenal to stay at Lyon

Premier League, Ligue 1
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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon had stood firm over their £55.5m asking price for the Frenchman and Arsenal have been unable to meet the club’s valuation. And now Arsenal look set to miss out on a deal to sign the playmaker as Aouar confirmed his desire to stay at the club after Lyon’s 1-1 draw with Marseille on Sunday. ‘I felt that I can still bring something to this team,’ Aouar told Telefoot. ‘I wanted to continue the adventure with the club who raised me. We mu...
Lyon end Arsenal’s hopes of signing Houssem Aouar this summer

Lyon end Arsenal’s hopes of signing Houssem Aouar this summer

Premier League
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 their valuation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Earlier this week, Aulas said Arsenal were struggling to get close to the €50m asking price with Lyon reported to have already rejected two offers. Similarly, Barcelona had been hopeful of agreeing a possible deal for Memphis Depay, but Ronald Koeman will not be reunited with the winger at Camp Nou. Both Aouar and Depay are expected to train this evening and will be named in Rudi Garcia’s squad, acc...
Mikel Arteta issues promise to fans over the transfer of Houssem Aouar

Mikel Arteta issues promise to fans over the transfer of Houssem Aouar

Premier League, Ligue 1
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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon rejected an offer of £32m from Arsenal last week and are holding out for a fee around £55m. Arsenal have also attempted to include Guendouzi as part of the deal to sign Aouar, but, Lyon are not interested in signing the player who is yet to make an appearance for the club this campaign. When asked about a possible move for Aouar, Arteta said: ‘Well, I am very confident in what we are trying to do internally. ...
Lyon offer Arsenal hope of signing Houssem Aouar but set deadline

Lyon offer Arsenal hope of signing Houssem Aouar but set deadline

Premier League
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 been light in recent years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have already had two offers for Aouar rejected, with the latest bid said to be around £32 million offer. Lyon are believed to be holding out for a fee around £46m for their key midfielder who helped them to the Champions League semi-finals last campaign. Aouar, Memphis Depay and Jeff Reine-Adelaide have all been linked with transfers away from Lyon, and Aulas said two pla...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells Aouar to sign for Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells Aouar to sign for Arsenal

Premier League
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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Arsenal have had two offers for the midfielder turned down by Lyon as the bids have fallen short of the Ligue 1 club’s £44m asking price. With just over a week left until the window closes, Arsenal are expected to make a third bid for the Frenchman and Lyon are under pressure to sell after failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. And Aubameyang has sent a message to the France international that he would like to see him join the London side...
Lyon reduce transfer fee for Arsenal to sign Houssem Aouar

Lyon reduce transfer fee for Arsenal to sign Houssem Aouar

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League
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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon initially wanted £55m for the midfielder but, according to ESPN, have now decided to reduce that figure to between £36-41m, which is not far from Arsenal’s opening bid. Lyon have been forced to reduce their demands for the Frenchman due to the coronavirus pandemic having effect on their financial health significantly. Arsenal are looking to sell Lucas Torreira in order to raise the funds needed to sign Aouar. Aouar is interested in a move to the Emirat...
Aouar agrees to sign for Arsenal as Gunners make official bid

Aouar agrees to sign for Arsenal as Gunners make official bid

Ligue 1, Premier League
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 Champions League last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aouar was part of the Lyon side that eliminated Manchester City out of the Champions League in the summer and Lyon, who are financially stretched amid the pandemic, are ready to cash in on the player. So far, no team has matched their £54m valuation of the France international but the gunners are testing Lyon’s resolve with a £32m offer. According to Telefoot Chaine, Aouar has al...
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