ARSENAL could revive their transfer pursuit of Houssem Aouar and finally land the long-term target, according to reports.<\/p>\n
The Gunners have been linked with the Lyon midfielder for a number of years, especially when Mesut Ozil's future was unclear.<\/p>\n
But after speculation cooled amid Martin Odegaard's arrival and Emile Smith Rowe's rise, a move may be back on. <\/p>\n
Aouar's contract at Lyon expires in June 2023 – but he shows no signs of penning an extension despite joining the club way back in 2009 aged 11.<\/p>\n
And the fact the 23-year-old Frenchman changed agents to IMC Stellar Sports at the beginning of this year further implies he will be packing his bags.<\/p>\n
Now Calciomercarto report the Gunners are prepared to go back in for Aouar in the summer to complete a cut-price deal. <\/p>\n
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Arsenal tried to sign the one-cap France international last summer and did hold talks with his representatives. <\/p>\n
Aouar, who was also previously linked with Liverpool, was still keen to secure a transfer to the Emirates even when a deal fell through.<\/p>\n
Lyon president\u00a0Jean-Michel Aulas' demands were too high – although he will likely be more open to negotiation considering his star's contract situation.<\/p>\n
The report adds Italy could be an alternative destination with Juventus and Inter Milan said to be interested. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n