Arsenal are continuing their push to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon - but with less than seven days of the transfer window remaining, now face competition from Juventus.
Mikel Arteta remains keen to add another central midfielder to his squad before next week’s transfer deadline. But the Spaniard is facing a battle to land either of his two main targets.
A deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey remains unlikely, with the Spanish side only interested in letting the Ghanaian go if his release clause is paid.
That would mean Arsenal depositing the full £50million with La Liga up front, something which, financially, is difficult even with a couple of potential exits.
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