Tag: Olympique Lyonnais

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal looks on whilst wearing the captain's armband during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Barcelona eye up signing another Arsenal player this summer

Barcelona are joining Atletico Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais on the list of clubs ready to make a move for Alexandre Lacazette, according to a report.
Lyons Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta (L) fights for the ball with Lille's Portuguese defender Jose Fonte (R) during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Lille (Losc) at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on February 27, 2022. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal join PSG in courting 24yo Lucas Paqueta but is he the wrong player?

Arsenal are one of the clubs to hold an interest in Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal looks on whilst wearing the captain's armband during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Lacazette set for talks over pre-contract agreement

Alexandre Lacazette is set to hold talks with Lyon over a pre-contract agreement to rejoin them this summer, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Round-of-16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 Ligue 1 clubs wanted Pepe in January – could return in summer

Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe was the subject of interest from a couple of Ligue 1 clubs in January, and they could return for him in the summer.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Ligue 1 club want to re-sign Arsenal forward this summer

Olympique Lyonnais are hoping to re-sign Alexandre Lacazette this summer, but Arsenal could yet still move to keep him.
22nd July 2021 - Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan, Tokyo - 2020 Olympic Games, Brazil versus Germany Bruno Guimaraes of Brazil. Lucas Figueiredo / CBF

Total agreement: Newcastle United agree deal for Bruno Guimaraes

Newcastle United look set to sign the Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in January ahead of Arsenal.
BRUNO GUIMARAES RODRIGUEZ MOURA, Olympique Lyonnais, Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers 3-0-Lyon LIGUE 1 2020-21 OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS (Photo via Imago Images)

Lyon give 2 options to sign January Arsenal target

Lyon have set their conditions for the transfer of Bruno Guimaraes this month, but Arsenal reportedly face competition from Juventus.
BRUNO GUIMARAES RODRIGUEZ MOURA, Olympique Lyonnais, Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais vs Angers 3-0-Lyon LIGUE 1 2020-21 OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS (Photo via Imago Images)

Arsenal will need to pay €45m to sign Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal are one of three Premier League clubs monitoring Bruno Guimaraes over a potential summer move, according to reports but they've ben told they will need a bid of at least €45m to sign him.
ALKMAAR, 31-01-2021, AFAS Stadion, season 2020 / 2021, Dutch Eredivisie Football between AZ - Ajax. Andre Onana AZ - Ajax. Copyright: Imago Images

Onana responds to Arsenal links & denies Inter agreement

Fabrizio Romano claims Andre Onana has an agreement to join Inter Milan, but the Arsenal-linked goalkeeper has himself rubbished the claims.
22nd July 2021 - Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan, Tokyo - 2020 Olympic Games, Brazil versus Germany Bruno Guimaraes of Brazil. Lucas Figueiredo / CBF

Arsenal move for 23yo replacement despite Granit Xhaka contract talk

Arsenal have made initial contact with Lyon over the potential signing of Bruno Guimarães, according to reports this week.
HOUSSEM AOUAR, Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais vs Nizza 2-3, 2020-21 (Photo via Imago Images)

€185m debt means Lyon actively trying to sell Houssem Aouar

Houssem Aouar is a priority departure for Lyon, but they're yet to receive any concrete offers for the Arsenal-linked midfielder.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 15: Houssem Aouar of Olympique Lyon celebrates following his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Lyon at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 15, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Franck Fife/Pool via Getty Images)

Arsenal free to sign Houssem Aouar as Spurs interest dismissed

There doesn't seem to be anything concrete in Tottenham Hotspur's links to Houssem Aouar other than a vague interest, according to a report.
AMSTERDAM - 28-01-2021, Ajax keeper Andre Onana during the match between Ajax and Willem II. Copyright: Imago Images

Onana agrees personal terms with Lyon – Arsenal still interested

Andre Onana's potential move to Arsenal is looking less and less likely, with the player now agreeing personal terms to join Lyon.
Lyon's forward Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal from the penalty-kick during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AS Monaco at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, south-eastern France, on October 25, 2020. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP)

Arsenal are interested in Houssem Aouar but French reports problematic

Arsenal do hold a genuine interest in Houssem Aouar this summer, but the reports from France appear to be exaggerated.
Lyon's forward Houssem Aouar arrives for a training session at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on July 30, 2020, on the eve of the French League Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL). (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Houssem Aouar denies reports he’s forcing a transfer

Houssem Aouar denies that his current absence from pre-season training is part of a plan to leave the club, insisting he is unwell.

Arsenal to battle Spurs for £20m Joachim Andersen at Lyon

Arsenal are ready to compete with Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Joachim Andersen of Fulham and Lyon, according to a report.
MOUSSA DEMBELE - OL FOOTBALL: Metz vs Lyon - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - 06/12/2020 FEP / Panoramic

Arsenal to move for £25m Lyon striker Moussa Dembele

Arsenal are looking into the potential signing of centre-forward Moussa Dembele from Lyon, according to a report.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 15: Houssem Aouar of Olympique Lyon celebrates following his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Lyon at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 15, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Franck Fife/Pool via Getty Images)

Aouar could leave Lyon before the end of the season

Houssem Aouar could still leave Lyon before the end of the season, boosting Arsenal's chances of landing him in the January transfer window.
Lyon's forward Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal from the penalty-kick during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AS Monaco at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, south-eastern France, on October 25, 2020. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP)

Arsenal transfer target makes statement after squad exclusion

Despite his recent disciplinary incident, Houssem Aouar insists he's not planning to leave Lyon until at least next summer.
Lyon's forward Houssem Aouar arrives for a training session at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on July 30, 2020, on the eve of the French League Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL). (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Why the Aouar move to Arsenal fell through in the end

Arsenal landed Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid on deadline day, but let's look at why Houssem Aouar ended up as the one that got away.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 15: Houssem Aouar of Olympique Lyon celebrates following his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Lyon at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 15, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Franck Fife/Pool via Getty Images)

Houssem Aouar to Arsenal is off and Romain Molina thinks he knows why

Houssem Aouar will stay in Lyon and Romain Molina believes Aouar's brother played a role in messing up the possibility of a move this summer.
Lyon's forward Houssem Aouar arrives for a training session at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on July 30, 2020, on the eve of the French League Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL). (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal still in talks for Aouar but Jorginho possibility growing

Arsenal are still in talks for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, but with no agreement and less optimism around the deal right now.
Lyon French football midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide answers journalists' questions, on July 1, 2020 in Evian-les-Bains, during the Olympique Lyonnais football training camp. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP)

Lyon accept bid to sell Reine-Adelaide a year after buying him

Lyon reportedly accepted a €27m bid from Hertha Berlin for Jeff Reine-Adelaide this week, just a year after buying him for €25m.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between FC Metz and Olympique Lyonnais at the Saint Symphorien stadium in Longeville-lès-Metz, eastern France, on February 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP)

Lyon president Aulas sets Aouar deadline and minimum sale price

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is putting the pressure on Arsenal to close a deal for Houssem Aouar by setting a deadline for the transfer.
AC Milan's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta (C) outruns Juventus' Italian forward Federico Bernardeschi during the Italian Serie A football match AC Milan vs Juventus played behind closed doors on July 7, 2020 at the San Siro stadium in Milan. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Lyon agree deal to sign Paqueta – possible Aouar replacement

Lyon are in agreement with AC Milan over the signing of Lucas Paqueta this week, increasing the likelihood of Houssem Aouar to Arsenal.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 15: Houssem Aouar of Olympique Lyon celebrates following his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Lyon at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 15, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Franck Fife/Pool via Getty Images)

Arsenal ready second bid for Aouar of €50m including add-ons

Arsenal are ready to place a second bid for Houssem Aouar of €50m including add-ons, after Lyon knocked their first offer back.
Lyon's forward Houssem Aouar arrives for a training session at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on July 30, 2020, on the eve of the French League Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL). (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Aulas: First Arsenal bid is too far from Aouar valuation

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says Arsenal are still too far from meeting their valuation for Houssem Aouar, after the Gunners' first formal bid this week.
Houssem Aouar to Arsenal? Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring the opener during the French Cup quarter-final football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central eastern France on February 12, 2020. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Aulas names Arsenal when asked about the future for Aouar

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas specifically brought up Arsenal when answering a question about whether Houssem Aouar could stay.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar (L) dribbles during the French L1 football match between Girondins de Bordeaux and Lyon at the Matmut-Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France on September 11, 2020. (Photo by PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Aouar sees Arsenal as good option – club contact his representatives

Houssem Aouar sees Arsenal as a good option this summer and would like a Premier League move, as the Gunners contact his representatives.
Houssem Aouar to Arsenal? Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring the opener during the French Cup quarter-final football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central eastern France on February 12, 2020. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Houssem Aouar to Arsenal: 2nd bid expected, determined to do maximum to get him

Arsenal and Edu are reportedly locked in talks with Lyon trying to sign Houssem Aouar for Mikel Arteta.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar (L) dribbles during the French L1 football match between Girondins de Bordeaux and Lyon at the Matmut-Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France on September 11, 2020. (Photo by PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

No concrete Arsenal bid for Houssem Aouar yet: here’s why

There are still no concrete bids from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar, with suggestions the club are playing the waiting game to bring down the price.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between FC Metz and Olympique Lyonnais at the Saint Symphorien stadium in Longeville-lès-Metz, eastern France, on February 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal will make initial Aouar bid of more than €40m

Arsenal will make an initial bid of more than €40m to sign Houssem Aouar soon, with Mikel Arteta making the midfielder his priority signing.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA Champions League semi-final football match between Lyon and Bayern Munich at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 19, 2020. (Photo by MIGUEL A. LOPES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Aouar picks up red card as Juninho claims no offers yet

Houssem Aouar picked up a red card in his match against Montpellier on Tuesday, after which Lyon sporting director Juninho denied any offers for the player.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring the opener during the French Cup quarter-final football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central eastern France on February 12, 2020. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Houssem Aouar wants move, Arsenal only club to make offer so far

Houssem Aouar has told Lyon he wants to leave the club and Arsenal are still the only club to have made an official approach for him.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between FC Metz and Olympique Lyonnais at the Saint Symphorien stadium in Longeville-lès-Metz, eastern France, on February 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP)

Lyon reject Arsenal offer for Aouar: €35m plus a player

Lyon have rejected an apparent second offer of €35m plus a player from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar, according to a report in France.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between FC Metz and Olympique Lyonnais at the Saint Symphorien stadium in Longeville-lès-Metz, eastern France, on February 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal target Aouar wants PL move: Lyon want €50m+

Houssem Aouar wants to move to the Premier League and there's currently nothing in the links to Juventus, amid interest from Arsenal.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between FC Metz and Olympique Lyonnais at the Saint Symphorien stadium in Longeville-lès-Metz, eastern France, on February 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal hold talks with Lyon for Aouar: More planned soon

Arsenal have already held talks with Lyon sporting director Juninho over the signing of Houssem Aouar, with further negotiations in the pipeline.
Houssem Aouar to Arsenal? Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring the opener during the French Cup quarter-final football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central eastern France on February 12, 2020. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Arsenal the only club to make Lyon Aouar offer so far

Arsenal are currently the only club to make an offer for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, presenting a cash-plus-player deal to the French club.
Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele (L) celebrates with Lyon's French midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide after scoring his second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match between Manchester City and Lyon at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 15, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / POOL / AFP)

Jeff Reine-Adelaide takes blame for not making it at Arsenal

Jeff Reine-Adelaide says it's his fault he didn't make it at Arsenal, because he couldn't find enough consistency in his performances.
Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar (L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Metz (FC Metz) and Lyon (OL) at Saint Symphorien stadium in Longeville-lès-Metz, eastern France, on February 21, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP)

Edu offers Matteo Guendouzi plus cash for Houssem Aouar

Arsenal have reportedly offered Matteo Guendouzi plus cash to Lyon in order to sign Houssem Aouar with Edu making the call himself.