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Arteta plans to build Arsenal midfield around Lyon star Aouar
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. Aouar has also attracted interest from top European sides Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester City. But according […]
Lyon confirm talks with Arsenal over Houssem Aouar
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 […]
Memphis Depay confirms Barcelona interest amid transfer links
Memphis Depay has confirmed he is aware of the interest from La Liga giants Barcelona but says he is uncertain about the possibility of a move this summer. The Lyon forward has emerged as a key target for Barcelona since former Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman took over at the Nou Camp last month Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed on Sunday that […]
Lyon reject £31m plus player bid from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar
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. According to French outlet RMC Sport, a £31.2m bid and a player were offered to Ligue 1 side […]
Lyon set new price for Aouar after receiving Arsenal’s swap deal offer
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. Lyon sporting director Juninho conceded after their Champions […]
Chelsea fail with £34m bid for Moussa Dembele
Chelsea have had a £34m bid for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele turned down, according to reports, with the club confident of keeping hold of their striker in the transfer window. The former Celtic forward, who has scored 30 goals since moving to France for £20m 18 months ago, is one of the options Chelsea are […]
Lampard tells Chelsea to hijack Man Utd’s move for Dembele
Chelsea are reportedly lining up a bid to sign Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in the January window. Dembele’s stock has risen significantly since his £20million transfer move from Celtic last year. The 23-year-old has scored 29 goals in 62 matches across all competitions and is regarded as one of the most lethal finishers in the […]
Mourinho turns down Lyon job – because he wants Premier League return
Lyon have failed with an ambitious approach to hire Jose Mourinho as their new head coach, with the Portuguese manager desperate to secure an imminent return to the Premier League. The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager is waiting for the right chance to return to club management after being sacked as Red Devils boss […]
Nabil Fekir to join Chelsea in January
Chelsea are considering making a January move for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir as Maurizio Sarri looks to strengthen his attacking options. The 25-year-old World Cup winner with France is one of a number of possible options the Stamford Bridge club have shortlisted for January. Liverpool agreed a fee of around £52.75million for Fekir back in […]
Lyon confirm Moussa Dembele signing from Celtic
Moussa Dembele is set for a £20 million move to Lyon, after agreeing to a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 team. Celtic had announced they had accepted a bid for Dembele earlier Friday, with Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirming this following his club’s 1-0 defeat to Nice that a contract had been agreed. “Moussa […]