Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar has revealed his admiration for Premier League champions Manchester City and manager Pep Guardiola amidst the transfer rumours linking him with a move away from the French Ligue 1 giants. Houssem Aouar spoke about Pep Guardiola in a chat with Canal Plus earlier this week when he was asked about the possibility of joining Manchester City. The 20-year-old has had a superb season for Lyon whom he helped to the Champions League via a third-placed finish at the end of the latest French Ligue 1 campaign. Houssem Aouar is delighted with the prospect of playing for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City though he was quick to point out that he has a contract with Lyon. The young French midfielder will have a new trainer as from next season … [Read more...]
United shift attention to £40m-rated star after missing out on Barcelona new man
English Premier League outfit Manchester United have long had their attention on Frankie De Jong who is one of Europe’s best players in the midfield but they missed out after the player penned his signature for Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona. Now, the Red Devils are forced to look other direction and they are understood to have identified another star player and French Ligue 1 outfit Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar and they hope to land him before the end of this winter transfer window. Houssem Aouar is not just a young star player but he has got a lot of footwork at his feet and has super eyes for passes that set up a striker in a position to score goals. Thomas Tuchel tells management that Christopher Nkunku can join Arsenal but ... However, he is … [Read more...]
Napoli Emerge As Favourites For Liverpool Target
Napoli have emerged as favourites in the chase for highly rated Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. The status of Italian Serie A giants as frontrunners for the young Frenchman was revealed by his agent Duro Ivanisevic during an interview with Calcio Napoli 24. Ivanisevic stated that his client is likely to move to Napoli as he can improve under manager Carlo Ancelotti before adding that French Ligue 1 giants Lyon have already slapped a €80m (£75m) price tag on him. The latest development on the pursuit of Tanguy Ndombele is a big blow for Premier League leaders Liverpool who are one of the clubs said to be in the running for the 21-year-old. Liverpool Target Refuses To Rule Out Exit The Reds have been previously linked with the French international … [Read more...]
He could just be Arsenal’s first January signing
Emerging reports hint that Lyon star Houssem Aouar might be the first January signing by North London side Arsenal and he would be expected to walk straight into the team. Houssem Aouar has been on the radar of the Gunners for weeks with speculation that a bid would be submitted for him ahead of the January window and that could just be happening anytime soon with reports making round. The 20-year-old was a strong Liverpool target some two years ago when he was to graduate to the senior team but the French side refused to let him leave the club. Bad news for suitors as Unai Emery makes big claim on Aaron Ramsey With latest reports, they seem ready to cash in on him by listening to offers from interested clubs of which Arsenal remain a top suitor. The … [Read more...]
Arsenal hit brick rock in pursuit of star player
North London side Arsenal have met another disappointment in their pursuit of French Ligue 1 outlet Lyon star Houssem Aouar. The Gunners are making efforts to secure the signature of Houssem Aouar ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks but that seems to be a failed project after it has been reported that a second approach for the player by Arsenal was rejected. The star midfielder has been impressive for his French side this season and was also a major part of eh team that recorded a 2-2 draw in the Champions League last season against Manchester City. Liverpool Officials Overrule Klopp On Transfer Decision According to reports, City’s Pep Guardiola was impressed with Houssem Aouar and has also set his eyes on him with the … [Read more...]
Arsenal to tip off Liverpool deal for Houssem Aouar
Liverpool are believed to be strong suitors for French side Lyon’s creative player Houssem Aouar after he had an excellent performance for his French side in their Champions League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday night. Although, Houssem Aouar has been previously linked with a number of clubs in the past but that has increased with his Champions League night performance as the battle for his signature gets tougher. Liverpool were believed to be in pole position to secure the service of the 20-year-old having already shown interest in the summer window which did not work through. United 'ready farewell message' opens exit door for controversial player With an interest being re-ignited again, the Reds will face competition from the North London … [Read more...]