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Chelsea make new £3.3m offer to Lyon to recall Emerson Palmieri
Chelsea have offered Lyon £3.3m to recall Emerson Palmieri early, though the French club are still playing hardball according to reports. The Blues are in desperate need of cover at left-back after Ben Chilwell was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, leaving Marcos Alonso as the club’s only available left-back. With Chelsea still […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lyon president fires warning to Houssem Aouar over Arsenal move
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. Lyon are demanding […]
Lyon chief responds to Houssem Aouar to Arsenal transfer links
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. But, Lyon are believed to be demanding for a […]
Memphis Depay set for medical after Barcelona agree £28m deal
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a £28m deal to sign Lyon winger Memphis Depay. Ronald Koeman has been interested in signing the 26-year-old, who he knows very well from his time coaching the Netherlands national team. Depay is set to travel to Barcelona in the coming days to complete a medical, and it is hoped the winger […]