Arsenal ‘make contact with Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta’s agents to confirm their interest’, as Lyon demand £67.5m to sell the wantaway star this summer amid interest from Newcastle United
- Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Lyon star midfielder Lucas Paqueta
- The 24-year-old scored 11 goals and added seven assists for Lyon last season
- The Gunners technical director Edu has revealed they will make a formal bid
- Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas recently revealed that they have received bids
Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta, as they continue to bolster their squad ahead of the new season.
The 24-year-old Brazilian was a standout performer for the French outfit last season, scoring 11 goals and registering seven assists in 43 matches across all competitions.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas, however, previously revealed that the club have received offers for wantaway playmaker Paqueta.
Arsenal have reportedly made contact with wantaway Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta
The 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder was a standout performer for the French outfit last season
The Gunners technical director Edu has now told the player’s representatives that Arsenal will make a formal approach for him this summer, according to Goal.
It is thought that Lyon are asking for a bid in the region of £67.5million (€80m) in order to sell the Brazilian.
Brazil International Paqueta has registered 21 goals and 13 assists in 77 appearances for Lyon across all competitions since arriving for Serie A giants AC Milan in 2020.
The Gunners technical director Edu has told the player’s representatives they will make a bid
Brazil International Paqueta has registered 21 goals and 13 assists in 77 appearances for Lyon
His contract at the Groupama Stadium runs until 2025, which means Lyon will hold out for a hefty fee, should they decide to cash in.
Paqueta is a regular for Brazil, having made 33 caps and finding the back of the net on seven occasions, and could be a huge boost to Mikel Arteta’s plans next season.
Arsenal have tracked the Brazil international for some time with Arteta thought to be looking to bring his creative qualities to the Emirates Stadium despite having Martin Odegaard, Emile…