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A main Arsenal target is set to sign, but three players must be eliminated first, while Man Utd has hit a roadblock in their bid to sign Alex Telles, according to transfer rumors Thursday.
LYON STAR WANTS TO SEAL THE ARSENAL OFFER
Arsenal are preparing an improved offer for Houssem Aouar, with the player himself ready to join the club.
The Frenchman has become one of Mikel Arteta’s two midfield targets, alongside Atlético de Madrid executor Thomas Partey.
The Express reports that the Gunners have already put forth a more effective player offer for Aouar, which includes Matteo Guendouzi.
However, Lyon was not interested in that proposal, leaving Arsenal to reconsider their approach on a possible deal.
Aouar was outstanding when Lyon eliminated Juventus and Manchester City in the knockout phase of the Champions League.
Arteta has been aware of the quality of the midfielder since his days as City’s assistant manager, when he congratulated the player on his performance after a 2-2 draw in November 2018.
According to Fabrizio Romano, he is ready to return with another offer for the player, if he can get rid of three players first.
“Obviously the club that is working to sign Aouar is Arsenal,” Romano said at the Here we go podcast.
“We have to say that Arsenal is convinced that if they could sell some players, and they have many in [Sead] Kolasinac, Socrates [Papastathopoulos] and [Lucas] Torreira, many players to sell or give up in the last two weeks, can try again for Aouar.
“Lyon are asking € 60 million, so it is complicated, but the player would be ready to join the Premier League, he would be ready to join Arsenal.
“The player would like to come to the Premier League and join Arsenal but for now there are no negotiations.
“In July they offered Guendouzi as part of the deal and did not reach an agreement.
“Now it’s up to Arsenal if they sell players, I’m convinced [they will bid again]. “
Torreira has already agreed personal terms with Atlético before a possible change.
Bayer Leverkusen is said to be leading the way for Kolasinac, while Sokratis has been linked to a move to Italy.
THE MAN UTD HIT TELLES STUMBLING BLOCK
Manchester United have run into an obstacle in their quest to sign Alex Telles due to Jorge Mendes. (Daily mirror)
Pep Lijnders has provided a clear clue that both Thiago and Diogo Jota will make their full Liverpool debut in the less glamorous environment of Sincil Bank. (Daily mirror)
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted that it is difficult for the outcast Mesut Ozil to break into his plans at the moment. (Daily star)
Manchester United could hand Jesse Lingard an unexpected contract extension at Old Trafford. (Daily star)
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny could leave the club, despite starting two of the Gunners’ three competitive games so far this season. (Daily star)
TARGET VILLA LOAN OFFER FOR CHELSEA MISFIT
Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith is considering an offer to sign Ross Barkley from Chelsea on loan. (Daily telegraph)
Porto left-back Alex Telles has stated his determination to move to Manchester United, and the club is still trying to cut the 40 million euro (36.6 million pound) release clause in his contract. (Daily telegraph)
Premier League clubs are resigned to having to bail out the English Football League and are expected to impose strict conditions on a support package worth up to £ 250 million for their lower league counterparts. (Daily telegraph)
David Moyes will handle West Ham’s game against Wolves remotely if he receives confirmation that he must continue to isolate himself. (Daily telegraph)
Antonio Rudiger will leave Chelsea before the transfer window closes after being out of Frank Lampard’s team for the second game in a row. (Daily telegraph)
West Ham are set to compete with Manchester United for Swansea City’s Welsh central Joe Rodon. (Guardian)
AND MORE Gossip
Arsenal are not giving up on signing Philippe Coutinho in this transfer window, with Mikel Arteta interested in the Barcelona star after his loan from Bayern Munich last season. (Daily mirror)
Roma are expected to make a second offer for 30-year-old Manchester United center-back Chris Smalling, who was loaned out by the Serie A team last season. (Guardian)
Manchester United could miss out on a staggering £ 111 million in matchday revenue this season if fans are forced to stay away from Old Trafford. (Sun)
Brazilian World Cup legend Cafu expects James Rodríguez to be the star of the Premier League this season. (Sun)
David Sullivan cautioned that West Ham may end the transfer window without new additions. (Daily mail)
UEFA is expected to announce that coaches will be able to use five substitutes in this season’s Champions League and Europa League on Thursday, in a decision that could put English clubs at a significant disadvantage. (Daily mail)
Two members of Steve Bruce’s Newcastle United senior medical staff have been removed from their duties amid an internal investigation. (Daily mail)
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is drawing interest from Porto and Inter Milan, but the 32-year-old could still be forced to negotiate with Sevilla for Jules Kounde. (Daily mail)
Burnley is in talks with Liverpool about a move for Reds’ Wales winger Harry Wilson. (Independent)
Derek McInnes admitted that Aberdeen under-sold to Scott McKenna, but is confident that they will cash in on it when it reaches the Premier League. (Daily entry)
Neil Lennon admits that Celtic are not immune to the horrendous damage prolonged field closings could inflict in the game. (Daily entry)
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