Aouar, who is a well-documented priority target for the Gunners this summer, is regarded as one of the most exciting young midfielders in the world at the moment. The 22-year-old played an instrumental role in Lyon’s fairytale run to the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League, where they ultimately fell to a defeat to eventual champions Bayern Munich.
With just over two weeks left for the transfer window to close, Arsenal are running out of time to sign the Lyon star.
Aulas does not believe Arsenal will sign Aouar
Lyon chief Jean-Michel Aulas is not worried about losing his prized asset to Arsenal this summer as he does not believe they can sign Aouar. When asked about the Gunners’ interest in the French star this summer, the 71-year-old Frenchman explained;
The France U-21 international is reportedly keen on joining Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal this summer, as reported by reliable football insider Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist reported that Aouar has already been in dialogue with his agents regarding a move to Arsenal before the closure of the transfer window on October 5th.
Elsewhere, Telefoot Chaine [via Get French Football News] have reported that Arsenal’s €40m bid for Aouar is ‘imminent.’
There were also other reports claiming that Arsenal offered Lyon a bid along with young French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, but Les Gones rejected their offer.
Lyon director Juninho has openly discussed the potential of Aouar moving to Arsenal earlier in September. Speaking on his prized asset being linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, the legendary Brazilian revealed;
Juninho continued,
Arsenal are also said to be interested in Atletico Madrid midfield lynchpin Thomas Partey, who reportedly has a release clause of €50m in his current contract.
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