Lyon star Houssem Aouar explains why proposed Arsenal transfer collapsed

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Lyon's Houssem Aouar has broken his silence after his proposed transfer to Arsenal collapsed. The 22-year-old midfielder had been linked with a switch to The Gunners for weeks but the Premier League club failed to meet Lyon's demands in time to seal his signature.

Arsenal were told they must have a deal wrapped up by Friday night but did not return to Lyon with an improved bid having seen two previous offers rejected.

A big of around £32million is believed to have been Arsenal's latest offering as Lyon held out for closer to £54m, but Aouar's comments suggest he may have stayed put anyway. “I felt that I can still bring something to this team,” Aouar said after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Marseille. "I wanted to continue the adventure with the