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Sep252020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon president fires warning to Houssem Aouar over Arsenal move

Premier League

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has warned Houssem Aouar not to get his hopes up over a transfer to Arsenal, saying they don’t have the funds to get the deal done. Aouar is believed to be one of Mikel Arteta’s key summer targets as he looks to improve his midfield at the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon are demanding around £54million for the 22-year-old Frenchman, however, which could prove to be a stumbling block in a possible deal. Arsenal are trying to trim down their squad in order to raise funds to bring new signings to the club but time is running out before the end of this summer transfer window. And Aulas publicly admitted that Aouar should be preparing to remain at Lyon this campaign. Asked if Aouar will stay at the club, Au...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal dealt huge Houssem Aouar blow after rivals make approach

Premier League

Arsenal’s hopes of signing Houssem Aouar have taken a huge blow after they were made aware of a rival offer from a club playing in the Champions League, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is still looking to add more reinforcements before the summer window shuts in two weeks’ time with a new midfielder still high on his wishlist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have always been linked with Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey, though appeared to have changed tack by targeting creative midfielder Aouar. But, a deal has stalled with Arsenal unable to pay Lyon’s huge asking price, while sporting director Juninho turned down their attempts to include Guendouzi as part of the deal. Arsenal need to offload players before they can sign Aouar – with Lu...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon chief responds to Houssem Aouar to Arsenal transfer links

Premier League, Ligue 1

Lyon sporting director Juninho says the club have received no offers for Houssem Aouar despite speculation he could join Arsenal. Arteta still wants to improve his team and wants to sign a new midfielder, with the London side switching their focus from Thomas Partey to Aouar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Lyon are believed to be demanding for a fee around £55m, which Arsenal will struggle to pay unless they sell some players. While Lyon will allow Aouar leave if their valuation is met, Juninho says they have not received any offers for the Frenchman. Asked about the futures of both Aouar and Memphis Depay after Lyon’s defeat against Montpellier yesterday, Juninho said: ‘For now, there is nothing for these players. ‘We have not received anythi...

Sep132020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta plans to build Arsenal midfield around Lyon star Aouar

Premier League, Ligue 1

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is planning to build his midfield around Lyon star Houssem Aouar, according to reports. The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe after his outstanding displays for Lyon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aouar has also attracted interest from top European sides Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester City. But according to ESPN, the gunners have made Aouar their priority target for the rest of the transfer window. The report claims that Arteta sees Aouar as an important part of the midfield he plans to use in a 4-3-3 system at the Emirates. And Arsenal have already had an bid for Aouar turned down by Lyon as they offered cash plus Guendouzi. However, Lyon are not interested in a deal...

Sep82020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon confirm talks with Arsenal over Houssem Aouar

Transfer Info, Premier League

Lyon sporting director Juninho has confirmed talks with Arsenal over a move for Houssem Aouar – and claims the player is appreciated by Mikel Arteta. Aouar is seen as one of the most exciting young players in France and has emerged as a key target for Arsenal after starring on Lyon’s path to the Champions League semi-finals last season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The London club have already strengthened in defence and in attack this summer but Arteta has now set his sights on improving his options in the midfield for the new campaign. Arsenal and Arteta are prepared to allow Matteo Guendouzi leave and the Frenchman was offered to Lyon in a possible player-plus-cash deal for the midfielder. But according to Lyon chief Juninho, Guendouzi is the ‘wr...

Sep62020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon reject £31m plus player bid from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Lyon have turned down a £31.2million bid plus a player from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar, according to reports. The 22-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with Arsenal and Manchester City this summer. And It is understood that Lyon value Aouar at £45million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to French outlet RMC Sport, a £31.2m bid and a player were offered to Ligue 1 side Lyon – and they snubbed the offer. While not revealing the identity of the player, there are suggestions it could have been Matteo Guendouzi, who has been frozen out of the team by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Guendouzi has not featured in any game for Arsenal since he allegedly boasted to Brighton players about his superior wages in a 2-1 defeaf at the Amex Stadium on ...

Aug202020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon set new price for Aouar after receiving Arsenal’s swap deal offer

Premier League

Lyon have set a new price for Houssem Aouar after receiving Arsenal’s swap deal offer for the French midfielder. Aouar has been one of the brightest stars of this campaign’s Champions League, helping Ligue 1 side Lyon reach the semi-finals before they were eliminated by Bayern Munich. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon sporting director Juninho conceded after their Champions League exit that several of their top players – including Aouar – will likely leave this summer window. Arsenal are the only team to have made a formal offer for the Frenchman, according to L’Equipe. While Juve and Manchester City are among the clubs interested, it is the London side who made the first move. The club's technical director Edu proposed a swap deal which involves Ma...