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Arsenal ‘hope’ to seal Houssem Aouar or Thomas Partey transfer before window ends with Lyon star favourite to join
ARSENAL reportedly remain desperate to bring in Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey before the window slams shut next week.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for Lyon playmaker Aouar, with the club ready to bid £45million for the 22-year-old.
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And Mikel Arteta is known to be a huge admirer of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, but they will have to pay his £45m release clause in order to sign him.
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Arsenal fans are fearful they could be priced out of moves for both players.
But claim the North Londoners are confident they will be able to get at least one of those deals done.
They state that Aouar looks to be the more likely signing as Lyon need to raise funds after being hit badly by the coronavirus crisis.
Arsenal technical director Edu has been in constant negotiations with Lyon chief Juninho regarding Aouar, with talks said to be cordial between the two Brazilians.
It is believed that Lyon would be willing to accept a deal that would be paid in instalments, as opposed to Atletico who would want Partey's release clause paid in full.
Arteta knows he has to shift players in his own squad if he wants to be able to sign both Aouar and Partey in the coming week.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has talked up Arsenal's pursuit of Aouar, as he stated he hopes he joins him at the Emirates.
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As reported by , the Gabonese striker said: “He's a very good player.
“I hope we will be lucky to have these types of players at the club, I'm sure he can bring a lot to us.
“I hope he will come even though he is at Lyon.”
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