Arsenal look confident to sign Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta
Lucas Paqueta’s agent has stepped in to help advance a move to Arsenal.
Arsenal are confident of signing Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta.
Paqueta is wanted by teams across Europe. Arsenal will face the task with teams like Newcastle and Roma.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is holding out for £55m to sell the Brazilian midfielder.
As per the reports of CBS Sports, the Gunners believe they can persuade Paqueta to join them.
Lyon understands that the 24-year-old wants to seek a new challenge. He scored nine goals and registered six assists in 35 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
Lucas Paqueta’s agent has stepped in to help advance a move to Arsenal. The agent has reportedly reminded Lyon that the 24-year-old took a pay cut when joining from AC Milan.
Paqueta now want Lyon to return the favour by accepting a lower fee.