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Tottenham are reportedly interested in a move for Lyon’s Houssem Aouar, a player their north London rivals Arsenal have long been linked with.
Mikel Arteta’s side had bids rejected by Lyon last summer with the club insistent they wanted to keep him, but French teams are under increased financial strain ahead of the new season due to a crisis over TV deals.
According to le10sport, the Gunners submitted a fresh bid for Aouar last week, with a move likely to be more feasible with Lyon willing to accept significantly less than the £45m they demanded last summer.
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However, the same publication have reported that Arsenal will face competition for his signature, with Tottenham now considering a potential move due to the midfielder’s apparent availability.
New boss Nuno Espirito Santo will be tasked with getting Spurs back into the Champions League, after last season’s 7th place in the Premier League, and the signing of Aouar would undoubtedly help in that push.
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The 23-year-old made 30 Ligue 1 appearances last campaign, after he had put the disruption of a potential move behind him.
He chipped in with seven goals and three assists, helping Lyon to finish fourth but only seven points behind league winners Lille.
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After reports emerged recently that he had missed training to try and force a move away from the French club, Aouar confirmed on social media that this was not the case.
He posted: ‘Once again, unfortunately another fake news was published across social media.
‘I don’t usually answer what’s been said about me… I was sick and hospitalised over the weekend.
‘I am doing much better now and I am ready for what comes next.
‘Thank you to those who have always supported me, in the good as well as in the mad moments. Go OL!’
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