Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in adding Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta to his roster ahead of the new season.
Paqueta, who has three years left on his current deal, has turned a lot of heads with his performances in the last two seasons. Establishing himself as the creative focal point of Lyon, he has registered 21 goals and 13 assists in 77 appearances across competitions.
According to Media Foot, Arsenal are leading the race to sign Paqueta and have held talks with both the player and his club. The report also says Lyon are open to offers in the region of €50 million for the 24-year-old, who was bought for €20 million from AC Milan in 2020.
Speaking to GiveMeSport, journalist Ben Jacobs provided insight into the developing transfer interest in Paqueta. He said:
"Paqueta is a player Arteta really wants, though. It won't be an easy negotiation with Lyon, and Newcastle have enquired, too. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is going to hold out for at least €55 million and even asked for closer to €70 million back in January."
Paqueta, who has earned 33 international caps for Brazil, is expected to strengthen Arsenal's midfield and provide competition to first-team starter Martin Odegaard.
Meanwhile, the north London outfit are reportedly monitoring the situation of Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (via Gazzetta dello Sport), Leicester City's Youri Tielemans (via Fabrizio Romano) and Lille's Amadou Onana (via Ignazio Genuardi).
The Gunners have completed the signings of Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner and Marquinhos this summer.
Arsenal interested in Oleksandr Zinchenko
According to The Athletic, Arsenal are in contact with Manchester City over a potential transfer of left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko. The report also says that the Premier League champions will sanction the 25-year-old's sale only if their valuation is met.
The Gunners are said to be prioritising the Ukrainian after they're set to miss out on Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez. According to GOAL, Manchester United are the frontrunners for the player.
Zinchenko, who has two years left on his deal at the Etihad, has won ten trophies with the Cityzens, including four Premier League titles. He has featured in 127 games across competitions for Pep Guardiola's side, registering two goals and 12 assists.
laubcdimoz
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welcome to arsenal you would fit out style of playing n you would be getting game time number 12 is yours
Nafiz00
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No paqueta man. odeegard,smith rowe,veiera can do his job. sign teleisman atleast if you want another then go for savic.
cemabpruyz
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Just pay the asking price and get it done. He’s worth that amount. Don’t screw this up like they did with Bruno G.
heroz
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Get tielemans you fuckers not some overated soon to be flop
as if tielemans won't flop. paqueta is way better
Fuuacnop
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Get tielemans you fuckers not some overated soon to be flop
Enigma123
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Why do we need him, We just got Fabio Viera and got Odegaard. Get Tielemans
you're right but still doesn't matter trust the arteta and the board👍
Enigma123
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Bro if we sign Paqueta and Tielemans I’d be so pleased I mean with Odegaard and Vieira, the quality is just gonna be there and the bench would be stacked too
yeah that's true but they're surely gonna get zichenko and paqueta although I don't really buy the zichenko Idea I won't say I don't like him but it's all good
9ineball
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believe me when I say arteta and edu will sign paqueta wish they could get tielemans by all means but you'll see they'll surely get paqueta of they're still ready to sign players before the transfer window ends.
Bro if we sign Paqueta and Tielemans I’d be so pleased I mean with Odegaard and Vieira, the quality is just gonna be there and the bench would be stacked too
Enigma123
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There’s nothing bad in having quality players in our team I mean Guardiola starts both De bruyne and Bernardo and they’re both forward minded players so I doubt we’re gonna buy him but at least Arsenal are making moves in the market lol
believe me when I say arteta and edu will sign paqueta wish they could get tielemans by all means but you'll see they'll surely get paqueta of they're still ready to sign players before the transfer window ends.
Pomadeotu
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We need Paqueta badly get him by all means our midfield will be strong this season
9ineball
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Why do we need him, We just got Fabio Viera and got Odegaard. Get Tielemans
There’s nothing bad in having quality players in our team I mean Guardiola starts both De bruyne and Bernardo and they’re both forward minded players so I doubt we’re gonna buy him but at least Arsenal are making moves in the market lol
quantized
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recycling of news article
Sleek_savage
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Why do we need him, We just got Fabio Viera and got Odegaard. Get Tielemans
Nohabiortz
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Ben Jacobs is not credible
walex6601
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