Barcelona have reportedly increased their interest in Houssem Aouar after Tuesday's goalless draw against Lyon in the Champions League.
According to L'Equipe, Barça have even contacted the player recently to try and convince him to join them, which isn't an easy task given how many clubs are keen on the midfielder.
Aouar, who has revealed that he learned to play the game watching videos of Xavi and Andres Iniesta, is wanted by some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Unai Emery's Arsenal are the most interested. However, in France they say his admiration for Barça could be key when it comes to making a decision on his future -- which could be in the summer.
Arsenal have followed Aouar for a while and are now more keen than ever to do a deal following confirmation that Aaron Ramsey will join Juventus in the summer.
Manchester City are also following the midfielder. Pep Guardiola personally congratulated him for his performance when the two teams met in the Champions League group stages earlier this season.
In any case, signing Aouar will not be easy. Even though Barça and Lyon have a good relationship following the deal for Samuel Umtiti, he has a contract until 2023 and will not come cheap.
tibikmprsu
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aouar is great he is 100% better than busquets
Champ_20
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He would be a grate performance for Arsenal
SKEYPOWERTEAM
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We need iCardi first for Suarez
Neymar can be much better than both of them
zauacdnrty
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what barca need now is de light and luka jovic then dybala
Weaklpryz
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Barca needs a perfect striker Like Hazard and Neymar who can produce some sort of magic.. if both of these players are not available then sign Dybala
Weaklpryz
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We need iCardi first for Suarez
no need of Icardi Barca should sign Hazard, Dybala or Neymar
ManjuSri
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Barcelona interested in signing Aouar because he played well against them and he is good midfielder but from my view Barcelona don't need midfielder they have to sign a good left back or promote any La Masia player.
Cucurella is the right man for left back position.
ManjuSri
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We need iCardi first for Suarez
we don't need a snake like Icardi.
SKEYPOWERTEAM
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We need iCardi first for Suarez
osdel
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benching all midfielders in the tire against Lyon, opting for the poor Roberto rather and this coach still wants more midfielders?
Jacadelmt
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so this Valverde is running after all the midfield in the world right now..okay sell Ter Stegen and buy a midfiled and play him as a keeper..sell Messi and Barcelona can buy 10 midfiled at a time
butux2020
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at this rate barca are buying all mid fielder in the world. ha ha.
yocceikrs
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No guys We need him I watched this guy against Barcelona He's very good Although we in need of center forward Let's not forget about him
panchal10
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Barcelona interested in signing Aouar because he played well against them and he is good midfielder but from my view Barcelona don't need midfielder they have to sign a good left back or promote any La Masia player.
fapaeklsy
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we don't need midfield player we need a goal scorer and a left back
huhadlru
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instead velverde to try e academy going out to buy fake players whom dey can not fit Barcelona style of play....players like Miranda,Ruig piug, oriol busquet,Abel Ruiz,and Alena. der are all der
anonymous612
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Barca should learn to sell player also
Mcdonald237
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liessssssss Barca don't want this guy he's good yes but presently naaa I doubt if he's really wanted by the board with our saturated midfield naaaaaaa
Tihbdir
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No their not Arsenal is to cheap to compete,so there cant possibly be a chance for Arsenal
arsenal won't be able to afford them
alwayshalamadrid
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yes please sign him,because he is one of the best young midfielders in Europe
u guys want de ligt for 75mil, luka jovic for 50-60mil, how are still remaining
rubabcmuz
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what we need now is Maxi Gomez, Mendy and De ligt in that order. Abandon looking for any more midfielders, keep Rakitic, offload Vidal, Vermaelen and Rafinha
Ehvdegekste
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How many midfielder does barca want ? 🤔
rubabcmuz
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instead of trying to crowd the midfield talents they could rather go for Mendy as we need a quality full back
Shashika
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no mid for barca.. we have lot.
Sosst
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No their not Arsenal is to cheap to compete,so there cant possibly be a chance for Arsenal
Yojr
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Arsenal please, you have enough stickers to build on. just need the right couch , you can't compete with barca
Hapclorstu
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which war not Arsenal
davidlungu
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ARSENAL should stop embarrassing themselves trying to chase for a player they definitely know they won't sign, and more over this is a player being followed by serious top drawer clubs like Barca.. given the lack of adequate transfer funds the best options is to stick to BANEGA, NZONZI etc
ripenops
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yes please sign him,because he is one of the best young midfielders in Europe
Realmadridforlife555
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Arsenal cannot stand in barca's way if they seriously want him
sam_04
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do barca want to play 10 midfielders and 1 goalkeeper?
yetdkryz
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nice replacement for busquets
Rataiks
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lol arsenal is like bad network on phone.. everywhere u go but at the end wont buy
SuperStarBish
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How many midfielders will Barca sign?? Why can't this board members go a striker and a left back?? Stupid Bartomeu....
tumcdeklsu
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Barca dont need to buy but to sell because they have many players that play on his position.
libeiry
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Arsenal is everywhere in the market and then we come out empty handed .
Kroenke stop being sting
ShishirYadav
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Guys don't believe this fake news
sarthakmesmerizer
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how many midfielders will Barca buy under valverde??
rrafiq
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arsenal like to link with evry player, but end up not buying anyone
dettaboss4l
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I didn't see nothing really interesting about him tbh, Even Ndombele, They showboat unnecessarily while holds up like so they don't fit us, Only Wingers should do those
kamaldin
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Arsenal is everywhere in the market and then we come out empty handed .
AdemolaSurryjayAj
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we need striker not midfielder again.
Zazabklmot
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This coach doesn’t no wat is doing u play all must all d players of possessions and u still want to u and precedent I think u guy are getting something from dis buy buy nonsense
Nabilory
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Arsenal will not sign him then , rber Arsenal dont have any money to spend on transfers.
lekz007
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Nice player to replace Ivan Rakitic, Aoura is just my type of player that has Barça DNA... he will have good link up with De jong and Arthur and they will become best trio in the midfield for Barcelona and the world in future
duuaikmnop
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arsenal management should work out things and win this brilliant guy home. I watched this guy on Tuesday he is incredible and worth playing at arsenal
duuaikmnop
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when you price highly, you win the player in question
Yousaf10
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He should not go to arsenal
Redabcdlmn
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please I want to know the biggest pitch in the World?
AyanfeOla2312
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just one... fake news again...... media leave Barcelona alone and # Forca Barca