Aouar
Tottenham join the race to sign 23-yr-old, asking price will not be a problem
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. Apparently, the player is valued at around €20-25 million and Arsenal are keen on signing him as well. According to Footmercato, the Gunners are currently in talks to sign the technically gifted playmaker and they will face competition from their London rivals for the Frenchman now. The report adds that the asking price will not be a problem for Tottenham as they believe that the 23-year-old has the capability to justify it over the next few seasons. Aouar is highly rated in France and he has a big future ahead of him. Spurs could certainly use a creative midfielder like him in their line-up and his skill-set will complement the likes of Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele perfectly. Aouar will add ...
Arsenal launch transfer bid for Lyon star Houssem Aouar
Arsenal have reportedly made an offer to Ligue 1 outfit Lyon for midfielder Houssem Aouar following a drop in the asking price for the player. According to Le 10 Sport, Aouar could cost the Gunners under a third of the £54 million fee club officials hoped to get in 2020. The 23-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates before the start of the 2020-21 season. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is thought to be keen on the versatile attacker who can play centrally or on the wing. In September reports in France claimed Lyon had turned their noses up at two separate bids from the North London giants of £31m and £34.5m. However, Le 10 Sport says the Gunners have returned with a fresh offer for the midfielder whose current contract with the French outfit runs out in 2023. And it is tho...
Opinion: Arsenal must move for Houssem Aouar in January
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window but the Frenchman ended up staying at the French club. Arsenal went on to sign Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid instead by triggering his release clause on deadline day. The 27-year-old has done reasonably well for the Gunners so far but the failure to sign Aouar has exposed a major weakness in Arteta’s midfield. The London club are seriously lacking in imagination and it has affected their creativity this season. The likes of Xhaka and Partey are not creative midfielders and someone like Aouar is needed at the club. Arsenal should look to move for the Frenchman when the transfer window re-opens. Aouar would add imagination and craft to their midfield and help them create more chance...
Report: 22-yr-old agrees to join Arsenal, Gunners have submitted a €35m offer
Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar this summer. The 22-year-old central midfielder is a world-class talent and he has a massive future ahead of him. Arteta could help him develop into a world-class player if he moves to Arsenal. There is no doubt that the Gunners need to add more creativity to their midfield and someone like Aouar would be a superb signing. He would be an upgrade on the likes of Elneny and Guendouzi. It seems that the London club have reached an agreement with the player and they will have to find an agreement with his club now RMC Sport claim that Arsenal have offered €35 million for the player and the two clubs are currently negotiating the transfer. 🚨 Arsenal offre 35 millions pour Aouar. Les négociations entre les de...
Report: Arsenal in talks to sign £45m-rated playmaker, but face competition from PL rivals
Arsenal are interested in signing the Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar. According to Julien Laurens, Arsenal are currently in talks to sign the player and Manchester City are keen on him as well. Reports from @LaurensJulien that discussions have begun between Arsenal and Lyon for the transfer of Houssem Aouar, whom Lyon are unlikely to let go for less than €50m. City have also expressed interest but Arsenal currently have a head start. #AFC https://t.co/w5JBCl9TjS — Jeremy Smith (@jeremysmith98) August 21, 2020 Aouar is one of the most talented young midfielders across Europe right now and he could prove to be a superb addition to Arteta’s squad. The 22-year-old midfielder picked up six goals and four assists this past season. Lyon are unlikely to sell for cheap and Aouar is likely to cost aro...
