Lyon general manager Vincent Ponsont has claimed that Arsenal’s bid for Houssem Aouar was rejected during the summer window, because it was “below market value”.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is believed to have highlighted the French midfielder as one of his top priorities in the transfer market.
Arsenal ’s technical director Edu has already confirmed that the two clubs did engage in some talks, but ultimately a deal was unable to be completed.
Ponsont has now gone into more detail on their approach, while also suggesting he could be available when the window re-opens in January. “We had three big clubs for him.
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