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'I am at home, in the club that I love, with my friends and my family': Lyon star Houssem Aouar insists he isn't disappointed at missing out on deadline day switch to Arsenal

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar insists he is not disappointed about missing out on a summer move to Arsenal.

The Gunners had several offers rejected by the French club who had slapped a €60million (£55.5m) price tag on the 22-year-old.

Arsenal eventually signed Thomas Partey in a €50million (£45m) deal from Atletico Madrid on deadline day.

Houssem Aouar insists he isn't disappointed at missing out on deadline day switch to Arsenal

Aouar, who made his debut for France in the 7-0 thrashing of Ukraine on Wednesday. said he is happy to remain at Lyon.

'Of course I asked myself all the necessary questions.' he said.

'I am in the headspace to have a great season with my club and get back the points that we have lost.