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Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas warned Houssem Aouar not to get his hopes up about a move to Arsenal, insisting they don’t have the funds to close the deal.
Aouar is believed to be one of Mikel Arteta’s main summer targets as he looks to bolster his Arsenal midfield.
However, Lyon is demanding £ 54 million for the 22-year-old, which could prove a hindrance.
Arsenal are desperately trying to cut their squad to raise funds and bring in new recruits to the club, but time is running out before the transfer window ends.
And Aulas publicly suggested that Aouar should be preparing to stay in Lyon this season.
When asked if Aouar will stay at Lyon, Aulas replied: ‘Financially, Arsenal are like everyone else (in a complicated place).
And Houssem could tell himself that it would be best to stay with us.
Arsenal is not believed to be the only club interested in landing the French.
It has been reported that a The mysterious Champions League club reached out to express interest in signing the central midfielder.
Juventus and Bayern Munich are among the clubs that have been associated with him in the past.
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