Juninho Pernambucano: Last News

Lyon's sporting director Juninho Pernambucano says the club have not received any bids for Arsenal transfer target Houssem Aouar amid suggestions the midfielder may have played his last game for the French outfit.

Lyon sporting director Juninho Pernambucano has revealed he held discussions with Alexandre Lacazette about returning to the French club.

Lyon's sporting director Juninho Pernambucano has admitted the club are at risk of losing star midfielder Houssem Aouar amid interest from three Premier League clubs.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday August 10.Lyon sporting director Juninho Pernambucano believes that star man Houssem Aouar is expected to leave the club this summer.The 22-year-old has linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium on several occasions in the past and recent comments suggest that a move could be possible this summer.Pep Guardiola’s side will face Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals this week but the Ligue 1 team’s sporting director may have hinted at more interaction between the two teams this summer.Juninho said: “In the absence of arrivals, I rather think that there will be departures."Houssem Aouar? When you have great players in the squad, it is quite logical that other

straight to your inboxLyon sporting director Juninho Pernambucano says reported Manchester City target Houssem Aouar is likely to be sold this summer.Aouar has long been linked with City ever since Pep Guardiola publicly praised him following the Blues' Champions League group stage meetings last summer.Despite plenty of speculation, Aouar remained at Lyon last summer, and has now helped the French side to this season's Champions League quarter finals, where they will meet City on Saturday.Lyon overcame Juventus in the last-16, and will not be an easy opponent for City, especially as the competition is their only hope of qualifying for Europe next season.

Neymar has been told to "grow up" by former Lyon star Juninho Pernambucano, who suggested it was time the forward began repaying PSG for their faith in him.