According to reliable journalist, Rudy Galetti, Arsenal have a growing interest in French international Houssem Aouar.
The Gunners were heavily interested in signing Aouar last summer. They were prepared to bid €35m for him, but Lyon were adamant that they wouldn’t sell the 23-year-old for less than €60m.
This summer, Les Gones are more flexible with Aouar’s situation. Galetti claims that the 23-year-old could leave the club in the summer transfer window.
The midfielder has a contract at the French club till 2023, and that Arsenal now have a strong interest in signing him. He would be available for around €28-30m (£24-26m).
⚠️👀 #Arsenal‘s interest in Houssem #Aouar grows. The 🇫🇷 midfielder (expiring in 2023) could leave #Lyon in this transfer session for around €28/30M. 🐓⚽️ #Calciomercato #Transfers #Ligue1 #EPL #Gunners
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) July 7, 2021
French publication, Le 10 Sport reported yesterday that the Gunners have lodged a formal bid for his services, however, the exact details of the bid hasn’t been disclosed.
The likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid are also interested in the player. Lyon are now looking to offload him and use the money to bring new faces to the club.
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The Gunners are separate to bolster their midfield and they have been linked with a host of midfielders in the past few months.
Arsenal are close to signing Albert Sambi Lokonga, but it seems they are looking to bring more bodies in midfield, with Mikel Arteta looking to give his squad a fresh new look.
In recent weeks, the Gunners have been linked with players like Sander Berge, Piotr Zielinski, James Maddison, Ruben Neves, and Manuel Locatelli, and now they have reignited their interest in Aouar.
The Frenchman is a class player and he would be a terrific addition to the club.
Read: Arsenal are close to reaching an agreement for Albert Sambi Lokonga.
