Arsenal are again being linked with a move for Lyon’s Brazilian midfielder, Lucas Paqueta.

With Arsenal looking like they will need another midfielder before the season starts, Lucas Paqueta is once again being linked with a move to the club amid speculation Newcastle United are also after him.

When Lyon signed Paqueta in 2020, there was much speculation that they were bringing him in as a Houssem Aour replacement, with Aour meant to be heading to Arsenal.

That, of course, didn’t happen.

Now, the rumour that Arsenal want to sign Paqueta instead has picked up a bit of pace after first making an appearance about four months ago.

Whether Arsenal are genuinely interested in the 24-year-old or not is hard to tell at this stage, but Newcastle, and their new found wealth, are also said to be keen which could make an expensive deal even more pricey.

Three months ago, it was reported that a bid of at least €80m would be required to get him out of Lyon, where he still has another two years left on his current deal.

Newcastle United, however, are said to have put in a bid of £34m recently.