Finally Arsenal in talks to sign £54m star as Arteta looks to seal double swoop

Well maybe you don't know. Arteta the Gunners boss is now focussed on overhauling his midfield and The Athletic journalist David Ornstein claims that Arsenal have held talks over a potential deal to sign Lyon attacking midfielder Aouar this summer.

The 22-year-old has developed into one of the best young attackers in French football in recent years and he starred for Lyon last season having contributed 9 goals and 10 assists in 41 appearances in all competitions.

Aouar’s potential has alerted a host of top European clubs and it appears Arsenal are in the running to sign the French U21 international but The Sun suggests that any deal would set the north Londoners back around £54m.

Arsenal’s finances are tight so they’ll need to raise money if they’re to afford Lyon’s asking price and Ornstein claims the Gunners are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over the potential sale of Hector Bellerin.

The report suggests that PSG have tabled an opening offer worth up to £30m and Arsenal could be ready to cash-in on Bellerin and make Ainsley Maitland-Niles their first choice right-back this season.

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