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Lyon 'close in on £18m move for AC Milan midfielder Lucas Paqueta' with Brazilian midfielder a possible replacement for Arsenal target Houssem Aouar

Arsenal's hopes of landing midfielder Houssem Aouar from Lyon are set to take a boost, with the French side looking likely to have found a potential replacement according to reports.

Aouar has been linked with a potential £45million swoop to the Emirates Stadium but Arsenal and Lyon have been unable to agree a fee.

However according to L'Equipe, Lucas Paqueta could be on his way to the French side from AC Milan, which could pave the way for Aouar to complete a Premier League move.

Arsenal's hopes of landing Houssem Aouar have taken a boost
Lyon are in line to sign a replacement for Aouar in AC Milan star Lucas Paqueta

Arsenal's hopes of landing Houssem Aouar (left) have taken a boost, with his Lyon side in line of signing a replacement in AC Milan star Lucas Paqueta (right)

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The report claims Paqueta is set to complete his transfer in the next few days after the Italian giants accepted an £18m bid for the Brazilian, with Milan due a percentage of any future sell-on fee.