Arsenal transfer target Houssem Aouar remained tight-lipped regarding his future - and insisted he cannot hide behind speculation.
Aouar has been the subject of a £35million bid from the Gunners which has been rejected. But he is believed to be a priority target for Mikel Arteta before the October 5 transfer deadline with the prospect of further bids being lodged.
Lyon are holding out for £55million for their star man, but he was unable to help them beat Lorient in a 1-1 draw in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
After the game, Aouar agreed to a post-match interview but did not want to talk when asked about his future. However, he did claim that disruption is no excuse for a below-par start to their campaign. “6 points in 5 matches is not sufficient,” he
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