Lyon have received a bid from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar, club president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed – but it wasn’t an offer worth thinking about.
The Gunners appear to be stepping up their pursuit of the 22-year-old France star as the transfer window enters its final week.
Aulas said Lyon want more than €40 million (£36m/$47m) for Aouar, after stating earlier on Monday that clubs have until Friday to complete deals for their players – or they won’t be allowed to leave.
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French outlet l’Equipe have reported Lyon are closing in on deals to sign AC Milan midfielder Lucas Paqueta and Penarol winger Facundo Pellistri, amid suggestions the pair could be being brought in as direct replacements for Aouar and Memphis Depay, who is linked with Barcelona.