Arsenal fans will be excited by a transfer update from reliable French journalist Julien Laurens.
Speaking on a podcast on ESPN, Laurens discussed the prospect of Arsenal making a bid for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
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He believes the Gunners could soon make an offer for Aouar once they offload other players, namely Lucas Torreira, and he’s named it as a deal that he thinks could happen…
.@LaurensJulien: “I believe Arsenal are preparing a deal, a bid for Aouar once they sell Lucas Torreira, probably to Torino, after Emi Martinez went to Villa. I think Arsenal will offer something to Lyon for Aouar & this one could happen.” [‘Gabs & Jul’ ESPN Podcast] #afc
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) September 17, 2020
Arsenal fans will hope this is reliable information, but Laurens has a solid record and doesn’t tend to spread transfer rumours and gossip without there being some substance to it.
Aouar has shone in Ligue 1 and could be a superb addition to this promising squad Mikel Arteta is putting together.
The Frenchman could add more spark and creativity in midfield, perhaps even operating in a more advanced role and providing Arsenal with a long-term replacement for Mesut Ozil.
Arteta has had a strong summer so far with deals to bring in Willian and Gabriel Magalhaes, whilst also, crucially, tying star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new contract.
This transfer window Afc have got Gabriel,Willian for free,Saliba is like a new signing,Auba’s signed,Danni’s back,Mari,Soames and now possibly Aouar and Partey too plus a start on the deadwood being offloaded.
Great work by Arteta and Edu.
Great work from Arteta and Edu, plz sign for us Auor and Pattey and of course goalkeeper
gd work bring in party & Lyon star
solid