Arsenal to do the ‘maximum’ to land Lyon’s Houssem Aouar as Arteta plots new transfer offer after first bid rejected
ARSENAL are reportedly ready to go all-out for Lyon star Houssem Aouar.
Le10Sport claims Mikel Arteta is refusing to give up on the playmaker after having a bid rejected.
Aouar, 22, is said to be the Spaniard’s number one transfer target before next month’s deadline.
And a fresh bid is expected to go in shortly.
Aouar has been in Arteta’s sights all summer after an impressive time at Lyon.
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The French ace has scored 24 goals in 139 games for his boyhood club.
And Aouar would bring even more creativity to Arsenal’s midfield should he make the move to north London.
Arteta’s reported determination to sign Aouar could mean he is no longer interested in landing Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey, who is considered a more defensive player.
But current Gunner Mohamed Elneny continues to be linked with a move to Turkey.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are said to be interested in Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik.
The Poland international is back on the market after a move to Roma collapsed.
But Arsenal’s fierce rivals Tottenham are thought to be leading the race, while there is also interest from Manchester United.