Tottenham are reportedly interested in a move for Lyon's Houssem Aouar, a player their north London rivals Arsenal have long been linked with.
Mikel Arteta's side had bids rejected by Lyon last summer with the club insistent they wanted to keep him, but French teams are under increased financial strain ahead of the new season due to a crisis over TV deals.
According to le10sport, the Gunners submitted a fresh bid for Aouar last week, with a move likely to be more feasible with Lyon willing to accept significantly less than the £45m they demanded last summer.